Solicitor - Specified Calling level 1 or 2
12 month Pool Recruitment
Client Services Division
This pool recruitment process will be used to fill Permanent, Fixed term, full time and part time vacancies that may arise over a period of 12 months from the date of finalisation of the recruitment process.
This is an opportunity for solicitors with family law experience and a passion for helping others to join our Client Services Division. The role will mainly involve providing early intervention services such as legal advice, drafting letters and court documents, negotiations and may include limited court appearances.
The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and as part of a small team in often high pressure situations that might be time sensitive or require high level communication skills to manage clients presenting with drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues or presenting as generally distressed. Experience in working with clients experiencing family and domestic violence will be highly regarded.
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 Su Mahalingham (08) 9261 6416 or email Su.Mahalingham@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 (maximum 2 pages) should address your ability to meet the advertised requirements, focusing mainly on the criteria highlighted in the relevant JDF (refer to attachments).
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 the relevant JDF (refer to attachments).
To apply please click on the "APPLY FOR JOB" button.
If you are experiencing any difficulties in applying online, please telephone (08) 9261 6496.
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 all positions at Legal Aid WA are subject to satisfactory national police history check and 100 point identification check.
Other Conditions
This selection process will be used to fill 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 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.
Appointment to the pool is not a guarantee that you will be offered a term of employment.
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.
To find out more about us, please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au
ATTACHMENTS:
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guidelines for job applicants.pdf
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solicitor 1 or 2 - client services jdf.doc.pdf
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2019-05-07 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)