Court Case Manager: Mediation & Registrar Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

Federal Court of Australia seeks a Legal Case Manager to support Judicial Registrars in mediation, case management, and registrar court work in Sydney. You will coordinate proceedings, prepare correspondence, and maintain accurate data in the court's case management system.

The role also covers costs processes, substituted service applications, pro bono liaison, and diary management. A background in law or related studies is advantageous for understanding court procedures.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; a law or related degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the management of proceedings the Registrar is mediating or case managing, including liaising with parties, organising mediations and case management conferences, preparing correspondence, ensuring facilities are arranged and data is up to date in the Court’s case management system.
• Undertake preparatory work for hearings, liaising with parties, listing matters, and uploading orders to reflect outcomes in the case management system.
• Assist with preliminary work for public examinations, including attending examinations and ensuring listing details are recorded.
• Support the costs process, including drafting estimate letters and certificates of taxation for Registrar approval, and assist with lump sum costs processes.
• Support substituted service applications and prepare draft orders for Registrar consideration.
• Coordinate pro bono work, manage diary and inbox for Registrars, arrange travel, and assist with tribunals when required.

Education

Law or related degree preferred

Job description

Federal Court of Australia seeks a Legal Case Manager to support Judicial Registrars in mediation, case management, and registrar court work in Sydney. You will coordinate proceedings, prepare correspondence, and maintain accurate data in the court's case management system.

The role also covers costs processes, substituted service applications, pro bono liaison, and diary management. A background in law or related studies is advantageous for understanding court procedures.