
Legal Officer
Job Description
Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.
About the role
The Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of legal services on a range of routine and moderately complex legal matters in the following areas:
Drafting Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney;
Providing legal advice on probate matters and preparing probate documents;
Providing legal advice in respect of the administration of deceased estates and trusts.
Benefits and Opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Career pathway opportunities
Christmas Close down
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.
Why join the team?
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.
Want to find out more about this role?
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Applications must be received before 29 October 2026 at 4:30pm.
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