Pool Recruitment

About the role

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for people with a commitment to social justice to be considered for various paralegal roles throughout the Family Law Division, supporting duty lawyer services and in-house practice solicitors.

Paralegals working within our duty lawyer teams at Family Court Services, Children’s Court (Protection) Services and the Domestic Violence Legal Unit, will provide intake, triage and administrative support, as well as taking applications for grants of aid, drafting urgent court documents, and providing information, referrals, and legal advice to clients under supervision.

The In-House Practice paralegals provide support to our Family Law Practice solicitors, assisting with inspecting subpoenas, drafting correspondence/court documents, trial preparation and legal research. Paralegals may be required to undertake rotations or provide support to other business units within the Family Law Division.

About you

The ideal candidates will have:

• experience working with complex clients from diverse backgrounds, with an ability to discern legal and non-legal matters;
• experience working as part of a team with the ability to contribute positively to that team;
• highly developed analytical and communication skills;
• the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• good working knowledge of the court processes, Legal Aid services and other service providers is desirable; and
• knowledge of Family Law procedures is desirable.

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, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia. Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn.

Further information

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn 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.

Other Conditions

This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

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 DATE: 3.00PM Wednesday 22 October 2025.