Deputy State Solicitor

Deputy State Solicitor - Public & General Litigation

Salary: Salaries and Allowances Tribunal (SAT) Band 2 , $395,200 - $454,239 PA + Super

Location: Perth CBD

Section/Team: Public & General Litigation

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No: 021838

Closing Date: 2025-10-31 4:30 PM

This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 5 years/60 months, with the possibility of extension subject to business requirements and good performance.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Solicitor to lead the Public & General Litigation (PGL) Legal Section at the State Solicitor's Office (the Office).

The Deputy State Solicitor – PGL is responsible for the performance and outputs of PGL, as well as the delivery of dispute resolution services to Government. The successful candidate will demonstrate the highest level of legal expertise in managing highly complex and sensitive litigation matters and in providing strategic, high-level legal advice.

As an experienced leader, you will have the capability to coordinate multiple legal functions and oversee the delivery of legal services at the highest level. Your strong interpersonal and superior communication skills will enable you to foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team environment within PGL and across the Office.

Reporting directly to the State Solicitor, you will work in close partnership with other senior members of the Corporate Executive to help shape the future direction of the Office and be a strategic leader in decision making.

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of these positions. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Nadeeka Graham on 0430477765 or email n.graham@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

About us

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) enables and supports public sector action by being a Centre of excellence in areas of law important to the State. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

We are committed to 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. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

How to apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

- A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
- A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under role requirements. Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about your strategic leadership capabilities and experience and some example situations you have experienced that demonstrate the role requirement criteria to support your claims.
- Copies of your relevant qualifications.

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

What is on offer?

- A private lease car or allowance in lieu is available.
- Law Society membership (if interested) and access to inhouse CPD program
- Salary packaging and access to discounted gym membership
- 12% Superannuation in addition to the salary amount outlined above.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home arrangements and generous leave for enhanced work life balance.

Please note

- The term will be for a five-year fixed term contract and to be eligible for appointment, applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status.
- A current permanent WA Public Sector employee will elect to forego permanency to take up this position and will not be entitled to a right of return under section 58 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

The Office may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies within the Office for a period of twelve (12) months.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

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