Dual-Chambers Judicial Associate – Civil Litigation

Court-Services-Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria is seeking a legally qualified individual to serve as Associate to two High-Profile Judicial Officers in the Victorian courts. The position involves clerking, drafting orders, and extensive research across the Commercial Court and related civil matters.

The successful candidate will work in two chambers, benefit from professional mentorship, and gain broad exposure to judgment drafting and judicial mediations within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with post-admission experience.
• Ability to draft court orders and other judicial material.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience in civil litigation and court proceedings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks including maintaining court records and preparing materials for judges.
• Clerking in court and drafting orders.
• Liaising with court staff, the public and the profession.
• Conduct legal research, proofreading and fact-checking.
• Assist with the production of judgments and in judicial mediations.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (admission in Australia)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Court Services Victoria is seeking a legally qualified individual to serve as Associate to two High-Profile Judicial Officers in the Victorian courts. The position involves clerking, drafting orders, and extensive research across the Commercial Court and related civil matters.

The successful candidate will work in two chambers, benefit from professional mentorship, and gain broad exposure to judgment drafting and judicial mediations within a fast-paced environment.