Judicial Chambers Clerk & Research Associate, Supreme Court

Frequently Asked Questions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria (CSV) is inviting applications for future Associate vacancies in the Associate Judges' chambers. The role offers exposure to a range of civil matters and opportunities to learn from leading commercial and common law experts through observation, mentoring, and participation in court processes.

The successful candidates will have an excellent academic record, strong legal research skills, and the ability to interpret statutes with clarity while communicating effectively

Qualifications

• An excellent academic record.
• Highly developed legal research skills.
• Demonstrated ability in statutory interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to convey information clearly in writing and orally.
• Exceptional organisational skills and sound judgment.
• Well-developed proofreading skills with proficiency in grammar.
• Post-graduate legal experience 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

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Proofreading

Clerking in court

Post-admission experience

Education

Law degree

Job description

Court Services Victoria (CSV) is inviting applications for future Associate vacancies in the Associate Judges' chambers. The role offers exposure to a range of civil matters and opportunities to learn from leading commercial and common law experts through observation, mentoring, and participation in court processes.

The successful candidates will have an excellent academic record, strong legal research skills, and the ability to interpret statutes with clarity while communicating effectively