Family Law Court Research & Drafting Associate

Collaw; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Court Australia in Adelaide seeks a Legal Associate to support judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1). The role involves researching cases, drafting, and preparing matters for hearings, with occasional interstate travel for appellate and first instance work.

The successful candidate will assist judicial officers during court hearings, manage cases in the Court’s systems, and contribute to judgment writing and publication standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in law with a strong academic record.
• Applications with 1+ years of post-admission experience in legal practice or similar relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• provides research assistance to judicial officers.
• assists with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
• assists judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enter data into the Court’s case management system.
• assists with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge.
• assists the Judge with judgment writing as required including head notes, catch wording, legal research and editing in line with the Court’s judgments publication standards.
• assists the judicial associate and with the running of courtroom duties.
• assists with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers. would ordinarily travel interstate with the judicial officer for appellate and first instance work.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Law degree

Tools

Court case management systems

Virtual courtroom systems

Job description

Federal Court Australia in Adelaide seeks a Legal Associate to support judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1). The role involves researching cases, drafting, and preparing matters for hearings, with occasional interstate travel for appellate and first instance work.

The successful candidate will assist judicial officers during court hearings, manage cases in the Court’s systems, and contribute to judgment writing and publication standards.