• Full-time for a fixed term to 30 June 2026
• $104,816 to $119,588 (full time rate)
• Level 7/8 TLC Emergency Welfare Foundation of WA (Inc.) EBA and SACS (Western Australia) Interim Award 2011

Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service is an independent community legal centre specialising in Social Security law. We receive funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments. We are also funded to provide a tenant advocate service.

We are seeking a solicitor with at least 3 years post-admission experience to join our team. You must be eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate in Western Australia.

This position is for a fixed period up to 30 June 2026. Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Holder of or eligible for an unrestricted practising certificate in Western Australia with at least 3 years post admission experience.
• Knowledge of Social Security law and WA Residential Tenancies law or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Demonstrated interest in and capacity to undertake litigation in tribunals and courts.
• Demonstrated advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable clients experiencing a broad range of social and legal issues.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts in a simple and succinct manner and modify communication style as indicated by the intended recipient.
• Excellent organisational skills, including both time management and file management with the ability to manage your workload and prioritise competing demands and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team comprising legal and non-legal staff with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring access to justice for all members of the community.

Desirable

• Experience in a community legal service will be highly regarded.
• Computer or keyboard skills and the ability to use products from the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Flexibility and a sense of humour.
• Experience working with clients from a non-English speaking background, and working with interpreters.
• Commitment to self-care and nurturing of a respectful and caring work environment.

Contact:

Kate Beaumont (08) 9328 1751/[email protected], using the subject line: Solicitor - Unrestricted Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Executive Officer

Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service

98 Edward St

PERTH WA 6000

A position description is attached.