2022 Professional Assistant (Start ASAP)

About Department of Justice WA

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organization, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. They offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Your role

The Solicitor-General's Chambers is searching for a law student to join their busy legal practice as a professional legal research assistant.

The Solicitor-General’s Professional Assistant is responsible for assisting the Solicitor-General in High Court litigation, and provides legal research and assistance to the Solicitor-General, primarily in constitutional law.

This position is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Solicitor-General.

Duties include:

• Attending the High Court, Supreme Court and other courts and tribunals.
• Researching case law, primarily in the area of constitutional law.
• Directly assisting in the drafting of pleadings, submissions and lists of authorities.
• Assisting in researching and drafting advice to the Attorney General and government on legal issues and the government's legislative program, primarily in the area of constitutional law.

The work is interesting, diverse and challenging, and will provide an excellent basis for a successful career in law.

Salary & benefits

Roles as a Professional Assistant earn an average of A$72,896 to A$78,717 per annum.

Working with the Department of Justice, you will receive all the benefits attached to a government career: job security, competitive wages, flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, and a supported work/life balance.

 Additional benefits include:

1. Subsidized housing in specified regional locations in the form of rental assistance through Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) and the Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (HOSS)
2. District allowances which are an additional payment for staff working in specified regional locations
3. Additional annual lease for staff working in specified regional locations
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Career progression

With locations in the CBD, greater metropolitan area, and regional WA, they offer a diverse choice of locations for you to use your talents.

The Department of Justice is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring all our employees are valued and have the opportunity to maximize their potential. To know more, watch this video. 

Work life balance

There are countless ways to develop your career at the Department of Justice. It is one of the most diverse public sector organizations in WA, providing a variety of legal, justice, corrections, and related services to the Government and the community.

Work as part of a team or independently, have contact with a variety of people, or work behind the scenes, it’s up to you.

Culture & vibe

The State Solicitor's Office is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. They actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diverse groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About you

The successful applicant will have a strong interest in constitutional law, and display developed research, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills. They must be self-motivated, and able to work in a small team and autonomously as required.

It is expected the successful applicant will commence in January 2023 on a two-year full-time contract.

It is anticipated that, following the completion of their contract, Professional Assistants will apply for graduate employment with the State Solicitor's Office.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Department of Justice WA.