• Fixed Term – Full Time  (Part time may be considered) up to 30 June 2025 (with the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.)

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Civil Law Division at Legal Aid WA for a Specified Calling Level 2 unrestricted solicitor to join the Work and Development Permit (WDP) Service team. It is a fixed term position to 30 June 2025 (with the possibility of extension).

About us

The Work and Development Permit Scheme is a partnership between the Department of Justice, Legal Aid WA, and the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA.  The Legal Aid WA Work and Development Permit Service contributes to the Scheme by assisting people struggling to pay their court fines and connecting them with services (sponsors) that provide approved programs or activities under the Scheme.  Clients attending these approved programs or activities may be eligible to credit their engagement hours against their outstanding court fines.

About the role

You will provide legal advice and minor assistance to support clients to obtain Work and Development Permits as an alternative way to reduce their court fine debt. The role has a significant stakeholder engagement component, aimed at broadening the awareness of the Work and Development Permit Service throughout Western Australia.  The ideal candidate will also provide day to day legal support to the paralegal and non-legal staff in the Work and Development Permit Service team.

In addition to the primary responsibilities of the role, there is a professional development opportunity, aimed at broadening your civil law knowledge and experience by providing legal advice and minor assistance to Civil Justice Practice clients one day per week. 

If you have over two years post admission experience, are a strong team player and have a passion for helping vulnerable clients, then this position is for you.

About Legal Aid WA and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, 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.

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.

Further information

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn about the benefits we offer employees.

How to Apply

Applications are made online via the 'Apply Now' button. 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 selection criteria, paying particular attention to the criteria in bold text in the JDF.

Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services.  Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community. 

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.  If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Regina Tatchley on tel (08) 9261 6496 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process.  The panel may also search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.