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About Department of Justice WA

When you join the Department of Justice WA, you become part of a people-focused organization, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. They 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.

Your 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.

As part of the Legal Branch team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Always consider the unique risks associated with the Department’s activities when undertaking all duties
• Communicate effectively, model integrity and respect in all interactions
• Operate within the Department’s Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity
• Operate within the Department’s chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives
• Work collaboratively with staff in other directorates and within the division to achieve common goals and best practices and facilitate business improvements as appropriate, demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills, customer focus and alignment with Departmental strategic objectives
• Drive and support organisational change and continuous improvement by actively contributing to achieving the Department’s vision, mission and priorities
• Support cultural and management reforms within the Department

Training, development & rotations

Department of Justice WA's range of university graduate and cadetship programs provide the foundational skills needed for successful and rewarding careers, while you work on important programs that support the Western Australia community. 

To learn more about training at the Department of Justice WA, watch this video.

Salary & benefits

Roles in Legal Assistant earn an average of A$52,000 to A$73,000. (Source: Prosple Salary Guide)

Working with the Department of Justice, you will receive all the benefits attached to a government career: job security, competitive wages, flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, and a supported work/life balance.

 Additional benefits include:

1. Subsidized housing in specified regional locations in the form of rental assistance through Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) and the Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (HOSS)
2. District allowances which are an additional payment for staff working in specified regional locations
3. Additional annual lease for staff working in specified regional locations
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Career progression

With locations in the CBD, greater metropolitan area, and regional WA, they offer a diverse choice of locations for you to use your talents.

The Department of Justice is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring all its employees are valued and have the opportunity to maximize their potential. To know more, watch this video. 

Work life balance

There are countless ways to develop your career at the Department of Justice. It is one of the most diverse public sector organizations in WA, providing a variety of legal, justice, corrections, and related services to the Government and the community.

Work as part of a team or independently, have contact with a variety of people, or work behind the scenes, it’s up to you.

Culture & vibe

The State Solicitor's Office is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. They actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diverse groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in their recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About you

Job-Related Requirements:

• Builds Productive Relationships
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
• Communicates and Influences Effectively

Role-Specific Criteria:

• Proven secretarial experience

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with the Department of Justice WA.

Department of Justice WA requires 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.