Legal Associate: Case Prep & Research Specialist

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Canberra is seeking a motivated assistant to provide case preparation and comprehensive legal research support. The role includes case management assistance and readying matters for hearings across chambers.

You will contribute to drafting and editing judgments in line with the Court’s style guide while performing administrative duties and handling correspondence to support efficient court operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent is required.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft writings.
• Experience with case management and court administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of cases, and if required, entering data into the Court’s case management system.
• Assisting with the preparation of matters for hearing.
• Assisting with judgements, including drafting catch words and editing judgements per the Court’s publication style guide.
• Undertaking administrative and client service duties, such as acting court officer, responding to emails, and assisting with chamber operations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Canberra is seeking a motivated assistant to provide case preparation and comprehensive legal research support. The role includes case management assistance and readying matters for hearings across chambers.

You will contribute to drafting and editing judgments in line with the Court’s style guide while performing administrative duties and handling correspondence to support efficient court operations.