Court Support Specialist - Judicial Operations

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Court Australia seeks a Judicial Associate to provide high-level administrative support to a judicial officer in Sydney, NSW. The role includes circuit travel, managing court files, and ensuring timely distribution of orders and judgments.

The successful candidate will work as part of the judicial support team, liaising with judiciary, legal practitioners, clients and external agencies, and assisting with conferences and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake research, prepare reports and correspondence.
• Sound organisational skills, initiative, priorities management and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with judiciary and court staff.
• Proficiency with word processing, email and spreadsheet software.
• Discretion and tact when dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Attend court with the judicial officer and provide administrative support during trials and lists.
• Manage court files before and after trials to keep them up to date.
• Distribute orders and judgments promptly and accurately.
• Enter data into the Court's case management and information systems.
• Arrange travel (flight, accommodation, car) for circuit sittings and meetings.
• Maintain and update the judicial officer's reference materials and legislation folders.
• Provide assistance at conferences, functions and meetings as required.

Skills

Research

Report writing

Communication

Keyboard skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Federal Court Australia seeks a Judicial Associate to provide high-level administrative support to a judicial officer in Sydney, NSW. The role includes circuit travel, managing court files, and ensuring timely distribution of orders and judgments.

The successful candidate will work as part of the judicial support team, liaising with judiciary, legal practitioners, clients and external agencies, and assisting with conferences and events as needed.