Job Description
This is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2018 with the possibility of extension up to 2 years and/or permanency. We are seeking a candidate to fill the position at level 3.
Legal Aid is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. It provides services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law and through Legal Aid offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, South Hedland, Broome, Kununurra, Carnarvon and Christmas Island.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Office Supervisor/Paralegal to join our small team in Kununurra.
The Kununurra office is staffed by three lawyers, one community liaison & education officer and three administration/paralegal positions. The Office Supervisor/Paralegal is responsible for coordinating and supervising the day to day operations of the office, including supervisory responsibility of the administration staff. The position also provides a range of paralegal services under supervision, where required. The successful applicant will possess excellent administration, organisational and communication skills and have an ability to deal with people from all walks of life in a courteous and assertive manner. They will also have prior supervisory and staff training experience in a small team environment. See attached job description form for further details of the position.
Further Job Related Information
For further job related information, please download the Application Package (made up of the Job Description Form, Remuneration Information and Application Guidelines), by clicking each of the documents attached. Enquiries should be directed to Kylie Kerin, Solicitor in Charge on 08 9166 5800.
Selection Criteria
The selection panel will use the role specific requirements and core competencies outlined in the Job Description Form to assess your suitability for the position. Your cover letter should contain a brief summary outlining your ability to meet these, focusing only on the criteria highlighted. Candidates who are selected for interview will be asked to demonstrate their ability against ALL selection criteria at the interview stage.
Application Instructions
Applicants are required to prove their suitability for the role by submitting:
- A fully completed online Application Form (this will automatically generate when you click on “Apply for Job” button);
- A comprehensive CV (max. three pages); and
- Covering letter (max two pages) outlining your interest in the role and demonstrating your ability to meet the role specific requirements, focusing mainly on the criteria highlighted (refer to the Selection Criteria above).
To apply please click on the "APPLY FOR JOB" button.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA THIS WEBPAGE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
If you are experiencing any difficulties in applying online, or do not have access to the internet, contact 9261 6496 and quote recruitment ID LA17104.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED ON TIME, AT THE CORRECT ADDRESS OR LOCATION. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
All Legal Aid positions are subject to satisfactory national police clearance.
Other Conditions
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other specified vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Legal Aid WA has excellent opportunities for dynamic individuals who thrive in a challenging work environment. The people in our agency are valued and respected. We encourage and recognise individuals and team effort, innovation and creativity in our work. Our agency is developing a workforce that is professional, skilled and flexible.
Substantive Equality Statement
Legal Aid is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
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guidelines for job applicants.pdf
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kununurra office supervisor paralegal jdf.pdf
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WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Kununurra
CLOSING DATE:
2017-08-02 9:00 AM
(YYYY-MM-DD)