Legal Assistant - Pool Recruitment

Level 2, up to $82,4653 gross per annum + super + benefits

This pool recruitment process will be used to fill permanent, fixed term, full time and part time vacancies that may arise over a period of 12 months from the date of finalisation of the recruitment process. Fixed term appointments may be made with the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency. There is currently one full time fixed term vacancy available until 30 June 2026.

About the role

Our Legal Assistants provide support to our lawyers so that they can provide quality and timely legal help to Legal Aid's clients. As a Legal Assistant you will undertake duties including copy typing, dictation, file management, dealing with court documents, and other general administrative and secretarial services.

About you

We are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. To be successful in the role, you will have:

- Strong computer skills;

- Excellent communication skills;

- The ability to manage workloads and competing priorities;

- Experience working in a team with the ability to contribute positively to that team.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, 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.

Further information

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn about the benefits we offer employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Pool conditions

As this is a pool, vacancies will be offered on a full-time or part-time permanent or fixed-term basis. This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation that arise within the term of the pool. It is important to note that appointment to the pool is not a guarantee that you will be offered a term of employment.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.

Closing: 4pm 25/9/25