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The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.
About the role
The Court is seeking to appoint two associates to support Her Honour Judge Sanger at the County Court of Victoria in the Common Law Division.
The County Court of Victoria has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal and civil cases a year. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law. This is an exciting opportunity to build on your legal portfolio whilst contributing to critical service delivery at the Court.
As her Honour's associate, you will provide a high level of operational, administrative and technical legal support to Judge Sanger both in chambers and in the courtroom and will work closely with another associate.
The work of the team sits within a complex, demanding and sensitive environment. Your role will involve case file management, a strong emphasis on communication at all levels with various stakeholders and may include legal research and writing.
Ideally you will have a particular interest in Common Law, a suitable legal background, a high level of attention to detail, excellent organisational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and balance competing demands on your time and work well under pressure.
The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings in multiple regional cities throughout Victoria. Judges and staff usually undertake two such circuits of several weeks' duration each year.
About you
Recent law graduates, legal practitioners, and candidates interested in a future at the Victorian Bar are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Applicants must apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge and personal qualities.
Your application must include:
a cover letter outlining your interests and suitability for this position
resume
copy of your academic transcript
completed online Questionnaire
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the County Court website at www.countycourt.vic.gov.au to find out more about the County Court's jurisdiction.
For any enquiries about this position please contact Sue Pearce, Judicial Staff Coordinator as per the details specified in the attached position description.
Applications close: 11.59 pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024
No late applications will be accepted. All applications must be lodged online via the Careers Victoria website.
Other Information:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.
