At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality legal assistance in family law and child protection matters.
- Company: Join the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia, dedicated to serving the Aboriginal community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Experience in family law and strong advocacy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 155341 - 155341 $ per year.
Fixed term contract (12 months, possibility of extension)
Salary commensurate with experience $99,565 to $155,341 per annum (Restricted Practice $90,180 to $95,406)
Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging
Generous leave provisions of 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading, 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure, access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a legal professional to join the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia Ltd (ALSWA) as a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer in the Perth based Family Law unit. This position requires a person who is passionate about providing high-quality legal assistance to Aboriginal people and is highly organised, self-motivated, with well-developed management skills and demonstrated ability to appear as an advocate in various courts. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is required. The lawyer is required to provide legal assistance, including advice and representation, in family law and child protection matters. The lawyer will be expected to appear as counsel on a regular basis in the Family and Children's Courts including regional circuit courts as required.
About you
- Demonstrated post admission experience, including high-quality advocacy skills and the ability to appear as counsel in matters of varying complexity
- Demonstrated family law experience, including a comprehensive knowledge of substantive law, the rules of evidence and practice and procedure
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team comprising legal and non-legal staff with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others
- Highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) with experience in conflict resolution
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a sensitive manner with clients
- Ability to travel when required
- You must be able to hold a current WA Practicing Certificate
About our benefits
We have a friendly, caring and diverse work environment. We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), free counselling services to employees and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. We also provide 5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading, 2 weeks additional paid leave for end of year closure, and access to additional paid leave for health and well-being.
About us
ALSWA is an Aboriginal community organisation dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to the Aboriginal community in WA. ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and practices in the areas of criminal, family, civil and human rights law, as well as law reform, community legal education and various programs. We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.
How to apply
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 8 November 2026
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. ALSWA strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians. We also encourage applications from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability and provides an environment that values diversity and supports all staff to reach their full potential.
Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Family Law Unit in Perth employer: Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited offers a supportive work environment focused on providing high-quality legal assistance to Aboriginal people. Employees benefit from generous leave provisions, including additional paid leave for health and well-being, and opportunities for professional growth within the Family Law unit. The organization emphasizes a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and client-centered advocacy, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about social justice.
Contact Details:
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited Recruitment Team
