Legal Officer

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Christmas Close down

Learning and development opportunity

Health and wellbeing programs with gym

Applicant Information Pack

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Perth is seeking a permanent, full-time lawyer to perform probate-related duties, including drafting Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, and advising on deceased estates and trusts.

The successful candidate will work as a junior member of a legal team, hold or be eligible for a WA practising certificate, and demonstrate strong IT skills and teamwork, with opportunities for learning and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a WA Australian practising certificate.
• At least 2 years’ Post-Admission Experience (PAE).
• Ability to work as a junior member of a team and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
• Provide probate legal advice and prepare probate documents.
• Advise on administration of deceased estates and trusts.

Skills

Legal drafting

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

MS Office literacy

Education

WA practising certificate eligibility

2 years PAE

Tools

MS Office

Legal databases

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

About the role

• 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

Suitability Requirements

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.

Eligibility

Special conditions

• Permanent positions - To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.

Qualifications

• A lawyer performing this position is deemed to be a government legal practitioner as defined in the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022 (WA) and therefore the occupant is required to hold, or be eligible to hold, a current Australian practising certificate issued by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
• Applicants for this role are required to have at least 2 years’ Post-Admission Experience (PAE).

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Christmas Close down
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered in the Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ms Caroline Ngare, Senior Legal Officer on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link . Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail] .