L EGAL OFFICER
KALGOORLIE OFFICE - CRIMINAL UNIT
THE ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE OF WA (INC)
We are currently seeking applications for:
Solicitor (Legal Officer) – Criminal Unit ; Kalgoorlie Office
Salary Range : $ 60,661 ( Grade 5 ) - $89,547 (G rade 7 ) depending on skills and experience , plus superannuation, access to salary packaging .
Employment Basis: Fixed Term Contract
Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Aboriginal descent in their cover letter.
The Aboriginal Legal Service WA (ALSWA) is the major legal aid service provider to the Aboriginal community in Western Australia. ALSWA has 14 offices across regional WA and is committed to providing high quality representation and assistance to its clients. ALSWA practices in the areas of criminal, civil and family law, as well as law reform and community legal education.
ALSWA has a position available for a criminal lawyer in its Kalgoorlie office.
If you are passionate about striving for justice for disadvantaged Aboriginal people and want to make a difference, ALSWA is the place to work for you. The work is challenging, rewarding and will further your career. We offer a supportive work environment with excellent leave entitlements and salary packaging arrangements.
Work Related Requirements:
To be considered for the position you will need to be an experienced solicitor, with a current WA Practising Certificate or ability to obtain one prior to commencement of employment, with some criminal law and advocacy experience. You will be appearing as an advocate on an almost daily basis in the Magistrates and Children’s Courts and when needed, in the District Court. You will also regularly attend circuit Courts in the areas surrounding Kalgoorlie. The position will ideally suit lawyers who are team players seeking to fast track their criminal advocacy experience. The office is also staffed by a managing lawyer and an Aboriginal court officer as well as secretarial support. This position may also require some weekend Court appearances on a roster basis. It is essential that you hold or are eligible to hold a current Western Australian driver’s licence.
Enquiries should be directed to Wendy Hughes , Managing So licitor, Criminal Law Unit , by emailing or Tel ephone (08) 9265 6666 .
Application Instructions .
To apply, please complete an “Application for Employment” form, available on our website www.als.org.au and attach a brief covering letter relating your skills and experience to the requirements of the position as mentioned above. Your curriculum vitae should provide sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and include details for 2 referees.
Duty Statement
To obtain a Duty Statement please contact:-
Aoiffe McLoughlin on (08) 9265 6641 o r email:
You are requested to apply on line through the advertisement placed on the SEEK website. You should have your documents complete and ready to attach, prior to clicking on the ‘apply for job’ button on the SEEK website.
Applications close C.O.B. – Friday 8 th June 2012
Please be aware that late applications cannot be accepted.
ALSWA may conduct further search activities after the closing date if required to extend the field of applicants.
THE ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE OF WA (INC) IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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