Managing Law Clerk

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live.
We 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.
About the role
The Public Trustee offers independent, professional trustee and asset management services to the Western Australian community.
These include Will and Enduring Power of Attorney drafting, deceased estate administration, and personal trustee and administration services.
When working with the Public Trustee, you become part of a people-focused agency dedicated to making a fair, just and safe community for all Western Australians.
We value the variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives of our clients and employees, and offer a workplace as diverse and dynamic as the community we serve.
The Legal Services 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 Managing Law Clerk supports the Principal Legal Officer and team in undertaking paralegal and administrative work, requiring management of matters that may be complex and/or sensitive in nature.
Paralegal assistance extends to drafting legal documents for review by Legal Officers and providing assistance and advice to clients that is factual and legal by nature.
Eligibility
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
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
The Public Trustee offers a range of additional employee benefits which include availability of Pilates, Yoga and a visiting Massage therapy service that can be booked.

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.

Please provide a response to the following questions, please note these questions are embedded within the application once you apply.
You will have up to 500 words for each response.

The Managing Law Clerk position is responsible for the effective management of both legal administrative staff and the Wills Reception Desk for the Public Trustee.
Please provide a comprehensive response demonstrating where you have had to effectively manage conflict within a team from a supervisory perspective.
This response should be structured using the STAR method, addressing the job related requirements, Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness, Shapes and Manages Strategy, and Builds Productive Relationships.
The Managing Law Clerk is responsible for completing applications for grants of Probate/Letters of Administration in the non-contentious jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
Please outline and demonstrate your experience or understanding of completing these applications within your previous roles addressing the role specific criteria Substantial relevant experience or relevant qualification.
The Managing Law Clerk is responsible for preparing Landgate documents.
Please outline and demonstrate your experience or understanding of Landgate documents and procedures, inclusive of an example using the STAR method addressing the job related requirement Achieves Results.

Contact details of two work related referees.
Applicants are advised that the use of artificial intelligence is not permitted and applications that are identified with the use of artificial intelligence used in response to the questions provided will not be successful for progression.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No.
2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner's Instructions and No.
39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy and application process please contact Louella Mc Donald, Mc Leod Mc Donald & Associates on 0417 179 *** for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'For further job-related information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17***for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
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.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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