Judicial Associate to Hon. Justice Harris, Supreme Court

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

Job summary

Supreme Court of Victoria invites applications for an Associate to the Honourable Justice Harris in the Common Law Division. The appointee will commence in December 2026 and will work closely with Justice Harris on a range of common law matters, including the Property List background.

Key duties include assisting with judgments, proofreading, reviewing files, preparing research memoranda and liaising with court staff, the public and the media.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling clear communication with legal professionals, the public and the media.
• Exceptional proofreading and writing skills with good grammar and a strong academic record.
• Qualified in Law with 1–2 years post admission experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of judgments, including proofreading and editing.
• Review files and orders to ensure accuracy.
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining court records and preparing materials for use by the judge in court.
• Prepare research memoranda for the judge.
• Liaise with court staff, the public, the media and the profession.

Skills

Legal research

Proofreading

Legal writing

Interpersonal communication

Court liaison

Education

Law degree

Job description

Supreme Court of Victoria invites applications for an Associate to the Honourable Justice Harris in the Common Law Division. The appointee will commence in December 2026 and will work closely with Justice Harris on a range of common law matters, including the Property List background.

Key duties include assisting with judgments, proofreading, reviewing files, preparing research memoranda and liaising with court staff, the public and the media.