Courtroom Support Specialist

Federal Court of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Court of Australia in Sydney is seeking a Judicial Associate to provide high-level administrative support to a judicial officer, enabling efficient court business and timely handling of hearings. The role involves travelling on circuit and to relief locations, coordinating court files, preparing orders and judgments, and ensuring up-to-date filing and calendar management.

You will work in a team, manage competing priorities, liaise with judiciary, practitioners, and external

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of Family Court functions, procedures and terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research, prepare reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer-based equipment and software (word processing, email, spreadsheets).
• Strong organisational skills, initiative, ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a team.
• Well-developed personal skills including tact, discretion and effective communication with judiciary, legal professionals and staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend court with the judicial officer, including circuit sittings, to provide administrative support during trials and lists.
• Manage court files before and after trials to keep them up to date.
• Provide high-level administrative support to distribute orders and judgments promptly.
• Enter data into court systems to reflect workload of the judicial officer.
• Make travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, car) for circuit sittings and meetings.
• Update the judge’s filing system with current legislation and references.
• Undertake personal work as required by the judicial officer.
• Assist at conferences, functions and meetings to ensure professional conduct.

Skills

Knowledge of Family Court functions

Research skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Federal Court of Australia in Sydney is seeking a Judicial Associate to provide high-level administrative support to a judicial officer, enabling efficient court business and timely handling of hearings. The role involves travelling on circuit and to relief locations, coordinating court files, preparing orders and judgments, and ensuring up-to-date filing and calendar management.

You will work in a team, manage competing priorities, liaise with judiciary, practitioners, and external