The Law Society of Western Australia is seeking to appoint two positions within our Advocacy and Professional Development team. The Law Society’s mission statement is ‘ To deliver strong advocacy for the West Australian legal community through the delivery of high-value networking, CPD and support services’ for our members. The Law Society of Western Australia is seeking to appoint two positions within our Advocacy and Professional Development team: Legal Policy Officer Lawyer, Policy and Advocacy The successful candidates will have legal qualifications and/or relevant experience in legal policy and a keen interest in policy development and advocacy relating to the legal profession in Western Australia, access to justice and the rule of law. If you have well developed verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills, and an interest in contributing to the work of the Law Society’s substantive law committees, as well as delivery of our mentoring, accreditation and Continuing Professional Development programmes, these roles will suit you. At the Law Society of Western Australia, we acknowledge that the quality of our working environment has a direct impact on our overall enjoyment of life. We offer a series of policies and benefits to eligible staff (terms and conditions apply) to recognise their contribution, maintain employee engagement and morale, and increase productivity including: 4 weeks annual leave. 11 rostered days off per year. 10 gifted leave days per year. 3 days time in lieu between Christmas and New Years Day. A parental leave scheme. Flexible work arrangements, including work from home. Applicants are requested to submit their Resume along with a short covering letter addressing the selection criteria set out in the Position Description via SEEK. Please read the Position Descriptions underneath for more information about these two roles. https://lawsocietywa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024MAR06-Legal-Policy-Officer-Position-Description.pdf https://lawsocietywa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024MAR06-Lawyer-Advocacy-and-Professional-Development-Position-Description.pdf Applications close for these two positions on the 3rd April 2024. The Law Society of Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Law Avenue has been engaged to assist the Law Society of Western Australia with this position. To make a confidential application please apply online or send your CV to Ross Wheatley (LLB, LLM) at rosslawavenue.com.au quoting reference number 1481291 Please contact Ross on 0401 344 040 or via email if you would like to discuss this position.