Recruitment - Civil Law Division

At Legal Aid WA, we continue to widen access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment. We are committed to just and equitable treatment for First Nations people and communities.  As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the opportunity

The Civil Law Division currently has a number of fixed term positions available, working on projects with fixed term funding, and covering leave. The positions provide an excellent opportunity for practitioners to gain experience in unique areas of civil law.

We will also implement a pool recruitment process to fill fixed term, permanent, full time and part time vacancies that may arise over a period of 12 months from the date of finalisation of the recruitment process.

About the Division

The Civil Law Division incorporates a number of services. This includes Elder Rights WA, NDIS Appeals, self-represented litigants service in the Federal Court, the Defence and Veterans Legal Service, Your Story – the Disability Royal Commission and services related to money, housing, work and migration. We are a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, social workers, coordinators, paralegals and support staff.

About you 

We are looking for a pool of dynamic and diverse lawyers to operate in the Civil Law Division, providing advice and representation services to clients, as well as engaging with key stakeholders. Ideally, you will have some experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and have an interest in working in a trauma-informed context, within a multi-disciplinary team. An understanding of the issues impacting the clients who access our services is highly regarded. 

Law Graduates due to be admitted in Western Australia on or before 9 December 2022 are eligible to apply.

About us and what we can offer you

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Government. We provide services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.

Legal Aid WA is a provider of client-centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent client service through process improvements and innovation.

We offer a strong team working environment 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.

Please visit our website to find out more about us.

Click the “Apply Now” button at bottom of this page to submit your application.  

Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.

Further information

If after reading the attachments you have any additional questions, please contact Gemma Mitchell, Director Civil Law Division on 9261 6507 or by email to [email protected], using the subject line: Solicitors enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

If you are a First Nations person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 or go online to: here.

For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment

Legal Aid WA is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation.