Judicial Research Associate - Family Court

Federal Court of Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Court Australia invites applications for a Legal Associate position to support judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Adelaide. The role involves research, drafting, and courtroom assistance, plus travel for appellate work, with non-ongoing, full-time terms and a salary in the listed band.

Candidates must have a law qualification with a strong academic record; post-admission experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in law with a strong academic record.
• Applicants with 1+ year post-admission experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Family Court functions and terminology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides research assistance to judicial officers.
• Assists with chamber operations and responding to enquiries.
• Manages cases and enters data into the Court’s case management system.
• Assists with preparation of matters for Court and Judge.
• Assists with judgment writing and editing to publication standards.
• Supports judicial associate and courtroom operations.
• Travel interstate with judicial officer for appellate and first instance work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

Tools

Case management systems

Legal research tools

Job description

Federal Court Australia invites applications for a Legal Associate position to support judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court in Adelaide. The role involves research, drafting, and courtroom assistance, plus travel for appellate work, with non-ongoing, full-time terms and a salary in the listed band.

Candidates must have a law qualification with a strong academic record; post-admission experience is preferred.