Judicial Chambers Associate – Mentored Civil Matters

Court Services Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria's Supreme Court seeks ambitious, legally qualified individuals for future Associate vacancies in the Judges' chambers anticipated over the coming six months. The successful applicants will observe civil matters, clerks, draft orders, and assist with judgments under mentorship from leading commercial and common-law experts.

Applicants will gain valuable experience, develop research and drafting skills, and contribute to a high-performance, professional workplace within the

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record.
• Highly developed legal research skills.
• Demonstrated ability in statutory interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to confidently convey information in writing and orally.
• Exceptional organisational skills and sound judgment.
• Post-graduate legal experience, although not mandatory, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court.
• clerking in court and drafting orders.
• liaising with court staff, the public and the profession.
• legal research.
• proofreading and fact-checking.
• assisting with the production of judgments.
• attending judicial mediations.

Skills

Legal research

Statutory interpretation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proofreading

Education

Post-graduate legal experience

Job description

Court Services Victoria's Supreme Court seeks ambitious, legally qualified individuals for future Associate vacancies in the Judges' chambers anticipated over the coming six months. The successful applicants will observe civil matters, clerks, draft orders, and assist with judgments under mentorship from leading commercial and common-law experts.

Applicants will gain valuable experience, develop research and drafting skills, and contribute to a high-performance, professional workplace within the