This is a Permanent, Full time position.
As the Project Assistant (CLE Projects) you will provide high level administrative and secretarial support to the Legal Practice Development management team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will spend your time providing administration, coordination and technical assistance to successfully deliver projects.
A dynamic and enthusiastic approach to your work, and a willingness to take on new and varied tasks is a must.
We are looking for someone with:
- Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning, prioritisation, time management and coordination skills.
- Well-developed Microsoft Office skills.
- A proven track record supporting a busy manager or team.
Who you are:
- Enthusiastic and energetic with a positive outlook.
- Always willing to help out, no job is too big or too small.
- You have a demonstrated ability to organise your workload to consistently meet a range of deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- You have a proactive approach to work and always strive to do better.
- You are tech savvy and have an interest in, and capacity to learn web based technologies.
About us
In return we offer a strong team working environment and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and well being initiatives.
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.
For Further Job Related Information
For further job related information download the Job Description Form and Application Guidelines using the links at the bottom of this advert.
Do you have any questions?
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, contact Jane Stewart, Director of Legal Practice Development on tel: (08) 9261 6444 / email: Jane.Stewart@legalaid.wa.gov.au, or Helen De Brito, Managing Solicitor on tel: (08) 9261 6221 / email: Helen.DeBrito@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions
If you think this job is right for you, please provide a current resume which includes all of your relevant skills and experience, along with a covering letter (max. two pages) outlining your interest in the role and showcasing your talents as they relate to the role, being sure to cover the points under the ‘We are looking for someone with’ section.
To apply, please click on the "APPLY FOR JOB" button where you will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your application.
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 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE/ TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA are subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.
Other Conditions
This selection process will be initially used to fill the above vacancy and it might also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both 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.
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid WA is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation.
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2020-08-20 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)