9 jobs found in perth

We are seeking a motivated and responsible Lawyer with 1 to 3 years' post-admission experience to join our team, working in   Family Law, Protection & Care, Restraining Orders and Criminal Law. We require you to commence immediately and to commit to full-time hours. You will work on and be responsible for a range of tasks required in the operation of a busy law firm, including: running your own files under supervision, across our practice areas; drafting court documents, affidavits, letters and briefs to counsel; conducting legal research; appearing in the Family Court, Children's Court, Magistrates Court and District Court of WA; liaising with clients, other team members and external stakeholders, including the DPP, Legal Aid and barristers; and a range of other tasks as required. You will need to hit the ground running and have:  strong drafting and legal research skills;  good time management,...

We are seeking a motivated and responsible Lawyer with 3 to 5 years' post-admission experience to join our team, working in   Family Law, Protection & Care, Restraining Orders and Criminal Law. We require you to commence immediately and to commit to full-time hours. You will work on and be responsible for a range of tasks required in the operation of a busy law firm, including: independently managing a caseload across family law and criminal law matters; drafting and settling court documents, affidavits, submissions and briefs to counsel; conducting legal research; appearing in the Family Court, Children's Court, Magistrates Court and District Court of WA; liaising with clients, other team members and external stakeholders, including the DPP, Legal Aid and barristers; assisting in the supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers; and a range of other tasks as required. You will need to hit the ground running and have:...

We are a busy, boutique law firm in the city that practices Employment & Industrial law as well as Family law, and are seeking a trainee law graduate to conduct their Practical Legal Training with us. Almost all of our solicitors started their careers with us in this manner and have learned the ropes by being provided with on-the-job training utilizing the buddy-system, whereby you learn from the more experienced solicitors by doing & simultaneously being guided and mentored by the Partners. In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to: 1.        Commit to training with us for 2 – 3 days per week, over a 6 – 9 month period overall; 2.        Have full rights to work in Australia without restriction; 3.        Provide a Police clearance upon request; 4.        Provide Referees upon request; 5.        Demonstrate prior interest in, and/or have studied Employment law or Family law at university or at college;  6....

SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP JUSTICE LUNDBERG Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Lundberg at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. This full-time position will commence in late September 2026 and is for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes: • A law degree (or will complete a law degree in 2026). • A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable but not essential). • High-level research and analytical skills. • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. • Editorial skills. The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written work for a Judge. There are also requirements to carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court sittings and to attend in Court to act as...

Total package $91,310– $99,528 per annum, including 15.4% superannuation  Purpose of recruitment Since inception, the Court has introduced a suite of initiatives and innovations focused on efficiency, accessibility and modernised processes, to respond to the needs of communities and individuals across Australia. Most recently, the Court has taken on direct management responsibility for Registrars working in the general federal law and migration jurisdictions. A key objective of this change is to reform the Court’s approach to case management and enhance the Court’s capacity to achieve its objective of facilitating the just resolution of disputes according to law and as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible, while improving access to justice.  To support these changes, the Court is seeking highly capable applicants who are enthusiastic, driven and motivated to perform a key function in support of the Court and Judicial Registrars in this diverse and complex...

SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP JUSTICE GETHING Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Gething at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. This position will commence in January 2027 and conclude on 31 December 2027. At the discretion of the Court, the tenure of this position may be extended for a further 12 months. The successful applicant must be available to commence on Monday, 4 January 2027. Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes: • A law degree (or will complete a law degree in 2026). • A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable but not essential). • High-level research and analytical skills. • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. • Editorial skills. The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written work for a Judge. There...

SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP JUSTICE MUSIKANTH Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Musikanth at the Supreme Court of Western Australia, General Division. This full-time position will commence in early 2027 and is for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Applicants should possess the following attributes: • A law degree or almost completed law degree; • A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable); • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; • High-level research, analytical and editorial skills; • Excellent interpersonal, workload planning and organisational skills; and • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate high-quality written materials under time pressure. The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce high-quality...

SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIP JUSTICE MITCHELL Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Mitchell at the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Court of Appeal. This position is for a period of 24 months (commencing January 2027). Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes: • a law degree, or nearly completed law degree; • a high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable but not  essential); • high-level research and analytical skills; • excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and • editorial skills are an advantage.   When considering whether this role is right for you, it is important to consider the jurisdiction  of the Supreme Court. The Court deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide  offences, as well as High Risk Serious Offenders....

THE ROLE This is an exciting junior litigation role with solid opportunities for advocacy in court, settlement conferences and otherwise. The role involves the carriage of a file load, operating in conjunction with and under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director. This will include contact with clients, providing legal advice, document preparation, attendances at mediations, settlement conferences and court where applicable. This position will report directly to the Director, Elizabeth Hynes, who will also provide regular, structured and supportive file and performance reviews. A competitive salary is on offer. SELECTION CRITERIA Ideally, the successful applicant will demonstrate: • solid academic results; • significant oral and written communication skills; • leadership qualities; • an ability to self-reflect and an enthusiasm to learn; • experience in (or, if none, a commitment to) successfully working in a team environment; and...