Bench Clerk

Court Services Victoria

Bench Clerk

To provide services and facilities to Victoria's courts, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Judicial College of Victoria and the Judicial Commission of Victoria.

Why Court Services Victoria
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Court Services Victoria (CSV) was established on 1 July 2014 as an independent statutory body corporate to provide corporate and administrative services that support judicial independence in the administration of justice in Victoria.

About the role

About the Role The Bench Clerk role reports to the Manager, Bench Clerks and is responsible for providing high level administrative frontline services for the Tribunal. The Bench Clerk will:

• Provide support to VCAT Tribunal Members and customers in preparation for and during hearings, including management of hearing rooms and associated technology resources where required.
• Support the wider VCAT operations through the completion of assigned administrative tasks.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders including customers, colleagues, management, VCAT Members and other service users.

About You

• Be a highly organised, committed, and resilient team player
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with external stakeholders
• Have ability to plan and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail
• Experienced in Microsoft Office and quick to familiarise yourself with new databases and systems.

How to apply Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• a short cover letter

What you'll be responsible for

• 📂 Legal Research
  

  Conduct legal and factual research to collate findings, and inform business and legal decisions.

• 💼 Legal Operations
  

  Review laws and standards to implement, update and maintain the organization’s policies, standards, and procedures.

• 💼 Legal Advisory and Risk Management
  

  Advise on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the business and its offerings.

Skills you'll need

• 🤝 Negotiation
  

  Persuades others to shift their views and/or behaviours with the goal of reaching consensus

• 💭 Critical thinking
  

  Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight

• 🔍 Attention to detail
  

  Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables