Judicial Associate — Commercial Division, County Court

County Court; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The County Court of Victoria invites applications for an Associate to support Her Honour Judge Brimer in the Commercial Division. The role offers high-level legal and administrative support and requires an admitted lawyer with post-admission experience and a strong interest in advocacy.

Successful candidates will work closely with judges, court staff and practitioners, manage court sittings, draft orders and maintain case management systems with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to legal practice; post-admission experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills essential.
• High-level research capabilities and precise drafting ability.
• Professionalism with sensitivity when dealing with judges, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and communications for judicial chambers.
• Liaise with judges, barristers, solicitors, court staff and the public.
• Coordinate and manage matters, court sittings and liaise with parties.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the judge and chambers.
• Draft, edit and proofread orders, judgments, rulings and citations.
• Manage the judge's schedule and maintain case management records.
• Conduct legal research and prepare required draft documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy interest

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Admitted to legal practice

Tools

Zoom

Webex

Case management systems

Job description

The County Court of Victoria invites applications for an Associate to support Her Honour Judge Brimer in the Commercial Division. The role offers high-level legal and administrative support and requires an admitted lawyer with post-admission experience and a strong interest in advocacy.

Successful candidates will work closely with judges, court staff and practitioners, manage court sittings, draft orders and maintain case management systems with discretion and professionalism.