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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.
The Legal Services Directorate is accountable for:
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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Role-Specific Criteria:
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:
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
Australian Work Visa (All Other)