Solicitor SCL1/2 - Pool

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.

About the role

This pool may be used to fill vacant solicitor positions in Legal Aid WA’s Regional Services Division across our regional offices or Criminal Law Division based in Perth.  As a solicitor in a regional office, you will undertake a range of legal work such as legal advice, discrete assistance, duty lawyer services, case work and representation, and community legal education in relation to a range of matters, with a focus on criminal law matters.  As a solicitor in the Criminal Law Division, you will undertake a range of legal work such as legal advice, discrete assistance, duty lawyer services, and case work.

These duties involve direct contact with clients at Legal Aid WA offices, courts, prisons, detention centres, hospitals and other outreach locations.

About you

Legal Aid WA is looking for applicants who:

• are strong advocates driven by the desire to deliver the best possible outcome for every client;
• are passionate about social justice and can work effectively with clients in crisis, including those experiencing family violence or entrenched disadvantage;
• possess high level communication and interpersonal skills to manage clients who may present with drug or alcohol issues, mental illness or impairment; and
• are able to work autonomously and as part of a team in high pressure situations that might be time sensitive.

This recruitment is well suited to entry level solicitors and present challenging but rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.

To apply you must have successfully completed an undergraduate Law degree and be admitted or expecting to be admitted by 11 December 2026 to practice in Western Australia. This will mean being eligible to obtain a Practising Certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.

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, as well as 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.

How to Apply

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for the position, click the direct link below

WA Government Jobs | Pool - Solicitor SCL 1 or 2

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Friday 9 October 2026.