Legal Aid WA seeks candidates interested in applying for entry into a Paralegal Pool for positions which may become available in our Client Services Division.
Successful candidates will be placed in a pool and will be considered for Permanent and Fixed term vacancies that may arise during the next 12 months.
We are looking for people with a desire to assist persons in need. The ideal candidates will have highly developed communication skills, experience working with complex clients with an ability to discern legal and non-legal matters from diverse client issues. You will have an ability to manage your workload, competing priorities and be a team player. A good working knowledge of the court processes, Legal Aid services and other service providers is desirable.
As a Paralegal in the Client Services Division you will have the opportunity to complete a diverse range of tasks including the intake and triage of clients, drafting urgent court documents, providing information and legal advice to clients under supervision. You will assess applications for legal aid. The role will include undertaking a range of duties across the Client Services Division.
Legal Aid WA 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.
For 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 Colleen Brown on (08) 9261 6429 or email Colleen.Brown@legalaid.wa.gov.au
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 mainly on the criteria highlighted in bold in the attached Job Description Form.
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. five 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 in bold (refer to JDF).
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 specify the position of interest.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED ON TIME, AT THE CORRECT ADDRESS OR LOCATION. LODGEMENT IS SYSTEM GENERATED. ANY SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED ON OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE/TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Appointment to a Legal Aid WA position is subject to satisfactory national police clearance and 100 point identification check.
Other Conditions
This selection process will be initially used to fill the above vacancy and it may also be used to fill other similar 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 twelve (12) 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.
It is important to note that appointment to the pool is not a guarantee that you will be offered a term of employment.
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.
To find out more about us, please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au
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