Paralegal (Criminal)

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is a critical participant in the administration of justice within Western Australia, providing an independent and effective criminal prosecution service and confiscation practice.

The Legal Practice Support Branch delivers paralegal, clerical and administrative support services to state prosecutors throughout the criminal and appellate areas of the ODPP. The Branch is made up of a group of experienced team leaders, and a dedicated team of paralegals and legal practice support officers.

We are establishing a talent pool of applicants with a paralegal, administrative or clerical background to fill vacancies across the Legal Practice Support Branch. Successful applicants will have a strong team and customer service focus, effective communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing tasks, and demonstrated experience applying and interpreting legislation, policies and procedures.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool from which appointments will be made. This pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill permanent, fixed-term, full time and part time vacancies if they arise and subject to business needs.

About the Role

As a paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the State’s most serious criminal prosecutions. Working closely with state prosecutors, you will provide paralegal and administrative support, including preparing and managing case materials and liaising with external stakeholders. A legal background is not required for this role.

Your demonstrated paralegal or administrative experience will contribute to maintaining high standards across the team, while your interest in pursuing a career as a paralegal will underpin your commitment and engagement in the role.

Want to Know More?

To learn more about a day in the life of a paralegal contact Luke Neri on (08) •••• •860 (not to be contacted for job application package or assistance with lodging your application).

Ready to Apply?

For further information, including the full job advertisement, Job Description Form and instructions on how to apply please visit the WA Government Jobs Board advertisement accessible by clicking on the Apply button on this advertisement. You must access this advertisement in order to submit your application. Only applications submitted via the WA Jobs Board will be accepted.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to a position with the ODPP it is essential that you are an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Non-permanent residents of Australia are only eligible for fixed term appointments if they possess a valid visa with appropriate working rights for the duration of the fixed term appointment.

Criminal Record, Employment and Integrity Screening

Given the nature of the work of the ODPP, appointment to this position will be subject to formal criminal records, integrity and employment screening and any other clearances and/or screening deemed to be required.

Late and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 4.30pm (AWST)