Part-Time Judicial Research & Chambers Associate

Federal Court of Australia

Canberra

On-site

AUD 79,000 - 86,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Federal Court Australia invites applications for a part-time, non-ongoing Legal Associate to Justice Gill in Judicial Support, based in Canberra. The role involves assisting with day-to-day chamber management, case preparation and research, and judgments preparation, with supervision and a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Applicants must have or be in the final year of a Bachelor of Laws and may need to provide a writing sample.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Providing case preparation and research assistance.
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.