Legal Associate to Justice Gill

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

Providing case preparation and research assistance.

Key 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, as required, including giving critical considerations to drafts and drafting catch words and editing judgements in accordance with the Court’s judgements publication style guide and standards.
• Undertaking administrative and client service duties, such as acting court officer, responding to emails, and assisting with the general operation of chambers.

What you need

• It is a mandatory requirement that candidates have completed (or at least be in 4th year) a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent).
• Applicants may be required to provide an example of written work demonstrating their legal research and writing skills.