Chambers & Docket Lead — Judicial Support (Melbourne)

Federal Court of Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking an Associate to a Judge to support day-to-day management of Chambers and supervise the Deputy Associate. The role involves managing matters awaiting hearing, keeping the case management system up-to-date, and assisting with orders and judgments.

You will liaise with external stakeholders and contribute to improving working practices within the Court, while upholding APS values and the Court’s Service Charter.

Qualifications

• Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills.
• High-level keyboard skills and ability to use Microsoft Office and the internet.
• The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
• A high standard of ethical behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
• Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
• Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
• Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
• Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Keyboard skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Ethical standards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking an Associate to a Judge to support day-to-day management of Chambers and supervise the Deputy Associate. The role involves managing matters awaiting hearing, keeping the case management system up-to-date, and assisting with orders and judgments.

You will liaise with external stakeholders and contribute to improving working practices within the Court, while upholding APS values and the Court’s Service Charter.