Judicial Associate to Hon Justice Harris - Supreme Court

Collaw; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Court of Victoria invites applications for an Associate to the Honourable Justice Harris in the Common Law Division. The role starts in December 2026 and offers exposure to the Common Law Division and Commercial Court.

Duties include proofreading judgments, clerking in court, reviewing files, and preparing materials for use by the judge. You will work closely with court staff, the public, media, and legal profession, demonstrating excellent proofreading, writing, and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record and strong writing abilities are essential.
• Must be qualified in Law with 1–2 years post-admission experience desirable, but not essential.
• Ability to convey information clearly over telephone, in person, and in writing to the legal profession, public and media.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of judgments, including proofreading and editing.
• Clerking in court.
• Reviewing files and orders.
• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court.
• Preparing research memoranda.
• Liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proofreading

Written communication

Education

Qualified in Law (admission to practice)

Job description

Supreme Court of Victoria invites applications for an Associate to the Honourable Justice Harris in the Common Law Division. The role starts in December 2026 and offers exposure to the Common Law Division and Commercial Court.

Duties include proofreading judgments, clerking in court, reviewing files, and preparing materials for use by the judge. You will work closely with court staff, the public, media, and legal profession, demonstrating excellent proofreading, writing, and interpersonal