Judicial Associate, Common Law Division

Court-Services-Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria invites applications for an Associate to the Honourable Justice Harris in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The role offers exposure to common law matters, judgments production, court proceedings and research memoranda within the Common Law Division.

The successful candidate will have a law degree, 1–2 years post admission experience desirable, and strong proofreading, writing and communication skills suitable for engagement with legal professionals, the public and the media.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills essential for communication with legal professionals, the public and media.
• Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, with strong command of grammar.
• Qualified in Law with 1–2 years post admission experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of judgments, including proofreading and editing.
• Clerking in court and reviewing files and orders.
• Perform administrative tasks, maintain court records and prep material for use by the judge.
• Prepare research memoranda for court use.
• Liaise with court staff, public, media and profession.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proofreading

Writing skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Court Services Victoria invites applications for an Associate to the Honourable Justice Harris in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The role offers exposure to common law matters, judgments production, court proceedings and research memoranda within the Common Law Division.

The successful candidate will have a law degree, 1–2 years post admission experience desirable, and strong proofreading, writing and communication skills suitable for engagement with legal professionals, the public and the media.