Judicial Support Specialist

Federal Court of Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Federal Court Australia in Adelaide, SA seeks a Judicial Associate to provide high-level admin support to a judicial officer. The role involves circuit travel, file management, and timely distribution of orders and judgments.

Travel interstate and within the jurisdiction may be required; initial 12 months with possible extension. The position offers a full-time arrangement with salary around the stated range and 15.4% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Family Court functions, organisation, practices and terminology.
• Ability to undertake research, prepare reports and correspondence.
• Operate computer-based equipment and software such as word processing, e-mail, OneNote and spreadsheets. Proficient keyboard skills.
• Sound organisational skills, initiative, the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a team environment.
• Well-developed personal skills, tact and discretion when communicating with judiciary, legal professionals and staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend court with the judicial officer to provide administrative support during trials, pre-trials and duty lists.
• Manage court files before and after trials to keep them up to date.
• Provide high-level administrative support to ensure prompt distribution of orders and judgments.
• Enter data into the Court’s case management and information systems.
• Make travel arrangements for circuit and relief sittings (flights, accommodation, car).
• Update the judiciary’s electronic filing system with latest legislation and reference material.
• Provide assistance at conferences, functions and meetings to ensure professional event conduct.

Skills

Family Court knowledge

Research

Communication

Organisational skills

Discretion

Tools

Word

Email

OneNote

Excel

Job description

Federal Court Australia in Adelaide, SA seeks a Judicial Associate to provide high-level admin support to a judicial officer. The role involves circuit travel, file management, and timely distribution of orders and judgments.

Travel interstate and within the jurisdiction may be required; initial 12 months with possible extension. The position offers a full-time arrangement with salary around the stated range and 15.4% superannuation.