Judicial Support Associate, Family Court — Flexible & Regional

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Western Australia seeks a Magistrate Associate to provide high-level administrative, secretarial and judicial support to the Family Court magistrates. You will help manage court proceedings and ensure timely delivery of court services in line with legislation and policies.

You will prepare matters for hearings, provide in-court support, coordinate listings, and prepare court orders.

Qualifications

• Communicates clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Develops positive working relationships with colleagues and court users.
• Organises and prioritises work to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Upholds discretion with sensitive information and maintains ethics.
• Delivers accurate administrative support and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Preparing matters for hearings, conferences and trials.
• Providing in-court support to Magistrates and liaising with parties and staff.
• Coordinating court listings and ensuring hearings run efficiently.
• Preparing and distributing court orders and judgments through the case management system.
• Undertaking research and administrative tasks as directed by the Magistrate.
• Attending in court as a judicial support officer in Perth and regional WA.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Builds productive relationships

Achieves results

Integrity and self-awareness

Administrative support and attention

Job description

The Department of Justice in Western Australia seeks a Magistrate Associate to provide high-level administrative, secretarial and judicial support to the Family Court magistrates. You will help manage court proceedings and ensure timely delivery of court services in line with legislation and policies.

You will prepare matters for hearings, provide in-court support, coordinate listings, and prepare court orders.