Estate & Probate Lawyer - Flexible, Permanent Role

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Christmas Close down

Learning and development opportunity‑s

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Department of Justice in Western Australia seeks a Legal Officer to deliver legal services on routine and moderately complex matters, including drafting wills, probate advice, and administration of estates and trusts. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Perth with a focus on independent practice under supervision.

You will operate within the Legal Directorate, provide support to paralegal and admin staff, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Conduct of practice – able to undertake the legal work set out at “About the role” above with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork and supervision - able to work as a junior member of a team, including providing support to paralegal and administrative staff.
• Continuous improvement - assists in the identification and implements opportunity for continuous improvement within the Office and assists the Principal Legal Officer in the management of the Legal Directorate.
• Computer literacy – able to us MS Office (or similar) products and computerised systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
• Providing legal advice on probate matters and preparing probate documents.
• Providing legal advice in respect of the administration of deceased estates and trusts.

Skills

Conduct of practice

Teamwork and supervision

Continuous improvement

Computer literacy

Job description

Department of Justice in Western Australia seeks a Legal Officer to deliver legal services on routine and moderately complex matters, including drafting wills, probate advice, and administration of estates and trusts. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Perth with a focus on independent practice under supervision.

You will operate within the Legal Directorate, provide support to paralegal and admin staff, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.