The Public Trustee has two (2) permanent, full time vacant positions available for immediate filling.
About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Legal Services Directorate is accountable for:
- Providing legal advice and conducting litigation in respect of the administration of deceased estates, trusts and estates of incapable persons;
- Providing legal advice on conveyancing and probate matters and preparing conveyancing and probate documents;
- Advising the Public Trustee on corporate matters; and
- Drafting of Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney.
The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial and clerical support to a team of Legal Officers on a daily basis and under the supervision of a Managing Law Clerk the position holder will also undertake a range of paralegal support duties to ensure that the business and operational needs of the Legal Services Branch are met.
About you
We are looking for a person that enjoys working in a team environment with demonstrated secretarial experience. The successful person must also have the ability cope with changes in their daily work schedule at short notice.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria contained in the Job Description Form. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Job Related Requirements:
- Builds Productive Relationships
- Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
- Communicates and Influences Effectively
Role Specific Criteria:
- Proven secretarial experience.
All remaining job related requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of six (6) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Marnie Penheiro, Managing Law Clerk on (08) 9222 6774 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close at 4.30 pm on Monday 21 November, 2022