Level 5 $108,848 - $118,961 p.a. plus Superannuation
Permanent – Full Time
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 11:45pm (AWST)
An exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Paralegal has come about at the Legal Practice Board (Board). There is currently one permanent full-time vacancy to be filled from this recruitment process.
The Board is a statutory body responsible for the regulation of legal services in Western Australia.
The Board aims to be a leader in the area of regulation and prides ourselves on working with our stakeholders to ensure we have an engaged, active, competent, and ethical legal profession.
About the role
The Investigation & Legal team investigates serious and complex allegations about lawyers and law practices, or unqualified people acting as lawyers, to try to achieve the appropriate outcome to best protect the public. When warranted, this team conducts disciplinary and criminal prosecutions in a variety of jurisdictions including the Supreme Court, State Administrative tribunal and Magistrates Court. This team’s litigation role extends also to matters where the Board is the respondent such as review, appeal and civil matters.
The Investigation & Legal team consists of support personnel headed up by the Team Leader Paralegal. Reporting to the Director Investigation and Legal, this role is responsible for the provision of paralegal and administrative services to support, guide and develop an efficient, resilient, well trained, responsive and professional support service to the Board’s Investigation and Legal team. This role is also responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
Want to know more?
Please refer to the “Job Description” or you can obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting John-Paul Colella, Director Investigation and Legal on (08) 6211 3600.
Why the Board?
At the Board, you will be part of an organisation dedicated to promoting the efficient and effective administration of justice in Western Australia by, amongst other things, enhancing the protection of clients of law practices and the public generally.
The Board’s work is meaningful, challenging and impactful, ensuring high standards within the legal profession and fostering public confidence in the legal system. Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team committed to excellence, innovation and service to the Western Australian community.
In addition to being part of a purpose-driven organisation, this role offers a competitive salary, 12% superannuation, and a range of benefits which includes:
- Professional development opportunities;
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave;
- End of trip facilities;
- Easy access to public transport; and
- Option to salary sacrifice superannuation.
The Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, young people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
For more information on the Board, please visit the website at www.lpbwa.org.au
If you are ready to join a vibrant team see the application instructions below:
Applicants are to apply on-line and must provide:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- a letter, no longer than 2 pages, which addresses the Essential Work-Related Requirements listed on the attached Job Description Form
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Subsequent Vacancies
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Board or the wider public sector, or both, which arise within twelve months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time.
NO LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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