Legal Secretary 

• Full time fixed term contract (4 months leave coverage), with the possibility of an extension.

• Salary based on experience FTE $66,520 to $78,850 per annum plus superannuation 

• District Allowance - $9,046 (annual rate), if eligible  

• Salary packaging is available

• 5 weeks annual leave per year plus leave loading

• 2 weeks paid leave for end of year shutdown

• Additional other leave available including wellbeing days

• ALSWA strongly encourages applications from Indigenous Australians.

About the role

We have an opportunity for an experienced administration professional to join Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) team as a Legal Secretary at our South Hedland office for short term contract.

This key role reports directly to the Managing Lawyer and provides vital support to the legal team.

We’re seeking a dependable, highly organised, and self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

As the successful applicant your responsibilities will include but not limited to greeting clients, answering large volumes of phone calls, preparation of legal documents and correspondence, diary management, dealing with clients in an efficient and professional manner, supporting legal teams and management of administrative tasks.

If you are passionate about providing quality legal admin support and can communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people and stakeholders at all levels, this is great opportunity for you.

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal people is highly desirable.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in a secretary position (legal experience is desirable)

• Knowledge in the preparation of legal documentation and correspondence

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to deal with clients in an sensitive and professional manner

• High level of computer literacy

• Demonstrated diary management

• Accuracy and strong attention to detail 

• Be able to multitask and prioritise work

• A high level of accuracy in data entry

• Work unsupervised or with minimal direction in a team environment

 About our benefits

We have a friendly, caring and diverse work environment. We offer free counselling services to employees and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.

About us

ALSWA is a not-for-profit independent government funded organisation working to provide high quality representation and assistance to the Aboriginal community in WA

Our aim is to deliver a quality legal service and education which contributes to participation, empowerment and recognition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout WA.

ALSWA has 11 offices across regional WA and practices in the areas of criminal, civil, human rights and family law, as well as law reform, community legal education, and several programs.

We live our values of caring, sharing and respect.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click the ‘Apply’ button or alternatively send your application to recruitment@als.org.au. Your application must include a cover letter outlining what strengths you could bring to the role and your resume. Selection criteria is not required. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity in further detail please contact Human Resources on (08) 9265 6666 or recruitment@als.org.au. All applications will be treated in confidence.

 APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 20 October 2025

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 encouraged 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.