Paralegal 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.
Are you passionate about social justice? Are you resilient and able to work under pressure? Do you pride yourself on your high standards of customer service?
Legal Aid WA seeks candidates interested in applying for entry into a Paralegal Pool for positions which may become available during the next 12 months within our Client Services Division. We are looking for people with a desire to assist and empower persons in need.
About the role
As a Paralegal in the Client Services Division you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of duties across the Division including the assessment of applications for legal aid, intake and triage of clients, drafting urgent court documents and providing information and legal advice to clients under supervision.
About you
The ideal candidates will have;
- experience working with complex clients with an ability to discern legal and non-legal matters from a group of people with diverse backgrounds;
- experience working as part of a team and the ability to contribute positively to a team;
- highly developed communication skills;
- the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
- high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- good working knowledge of the court processes, Legal Aid services and other service providers is desirable.
About us and what we can offer you
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.
Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
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 wellbeing initiatives.
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.
Assessment
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the paralegal’s role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
How to Apply
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:
- A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the job requirements, focusing mainly on the criteria highlighted in the relevant JDF (refer to attachments). Tip - written communication skills will also be assessed at the application stage so be sensible with font and margin sizes.
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA www.jobs.wa.gov.au.
Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you are experiencing any difficulties in applying online, or do not have access to the internet, contact Regina Tatchley on (08) 9261 6496 and quote recruitment ID LA21109
Further information
Download the documents attached for more information about how to apply for a job with Legal Aid.
If, after reading the attachments, you have any additional questions, please contact Colleen Brown, Director Client Services on tel: (08) 9261 6371 or email colleen.brown@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Appointments 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.
Interviews are currently scheduled for week commencing 17 May 2021.
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.
Pool conditions
As this is a pool, vacancies will be offered on a full-time or part-time permanent or fixed-term basis.
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation that arise within the term of the pool.
It is important to note that appointment to the pool is not a guarantee that you will be offered a term of employment.
ATTACHMENTS:
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guidelines for job applicants.pdf
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paralegal level 3 pool jdf april 2021.pdf
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2021-05-06 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)