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Legal Assistant Courses in Western Australia

A Legal Assistant collaborates with legal professionals, preparing documents, assisting clients, conducting research, and managing administrative tasks.

    • 1.015 AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Legal Assistant in Western Australia?

Get qualified to work as a Legal Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Course providers in Western Australia

The following providers offer Legal Assistant courses in Western Australia.
Melissa Mahoney Legal College
31363
3
West Coast Property Training
51792
1
Swinburne University of Technology
3059
1
Kangan Institute
3077
1
The University of Western Australia
1
WEA Sydney
90194
1
Canberra Institute of Technology
0101
1

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Legal Assistant generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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While there are 9,100 people in the legal administrative industry in Australia, only a small percentage of these are hired as Legal Assistants. The number of people in this industry has decreased slightly in recent years. Legal Assistants can find work in all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’d like to become a Legal Assistant you could enrol in a Diploma of Legal Services. A Certificate IV in Legal Services or a Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) would also be suitable qualifications.

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Further reading

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