State Solicitors Office

The State Solicitors Office (SSO) is the Western Australian Governments principal legal adviser. The Office enables government action, manages the States legal risk, and supports the First Law Officer with authoritative advice on key legal issues. The work of the State Solicitors Office delivers demonstrably better government decisions, strengthens the rule of law, and leads to greater community trust in the public sector. The State Solicitors Office is a centre of legal excellence committed to the highest standards of service and professionalism. Legal Services provided by the SSO include the provision of legal advice; the preparation of legal documents; the conduct of litigation; and representation as counsel in courts and tribunals. The Office provides these services in a cost effective and timely way, consistent with maintaining legal excellence and integrity in the Governments legal dealings. The SSO comprises six legal sections which are Civil Litigation; Public & Gen...