Salary: Level 4 Specified Legal, $151,758 - $178,994 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Position number: Pool Ref 219249
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
The Public Trustee is establishing a talent pool for experienced legal practitioners for permanent, full time and fixed term opportunities available for the next 12 months.
Currently, there is one permanent position available for immediate filling.
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Expand your legal expertise Be a part of one of the State's most diverse public sector agencies We are seeking experienced, mature, empathetic people to join our team. You must be a collaborative team member, intuitive and work with great efficiency.
About the role The Public Trustee offers independent, professional trustee and asset management services to the Western Australian community. These include deceased estate administration, and personal trustee and administration services.
The Legal Directorate is accountable for the provision of Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney drafting service. Additionally, the Directorate prepares applications for probate and provides advice or conducts litigation on matters on behalf of the Public Trustee.
The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of legal services on a range of routine and moderately complex legal matters in one or more of the following areas:
Providing legal advice and conducting litigation in respect of the administration of deceased estates, trusts, and estates of incapable persons Providing legal advice on conveyancing and probate matters and preparing conveyancing and probate documents Advising the Public Trustee on corporate matters. 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 practicing certificate issued by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Christmas Closedown Wellness Opportunities Application process How to apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit: Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. A statement no more than 2 pages outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience in - conducting moderately complex civil litigation acting as counsel in interlocutory civil matters providing advice in relation to moderately complex legal issues. A copy of your current or progression towards your Australian practising certificate issued by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia Contact details of two work related referees. All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Equity and diversity The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact or call for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jarred Gerace, Senior Legal Officer on for a confidential discussion.
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
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