Judicial Research Associate to Hon. Justice Palmer

Supreme Court of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme Court of Western Australia is seeking an Associate to the Hon Justice Palmer in the General Division. The appointment commences on 1 February 2027 and is contracted to 31 December 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

The role involves conducting legal research and preparing written work for a Judge, plus administrative tasks for court sittings and acting as a Judicial Support Officer.

Qualifications

• A law degree, or nearly completed law degree.
• High-level research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; editorial skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal research and produce written work for a Judge.
• Carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court sittings and attend Court as a Judicial Support Officer.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Law degree or near completion

Job description

The Supreme Court of Western Australia is seeking an Associate to the Hon Justice Palmer in the General Division. The appointment commences on 1 February 2027 and is contracted to 31 December 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

The role involves conducting legal research and preparing written work for a Judge, plus administrative tasks for court sittings and acting as a Judicial Support Officer.