AddressDeputy Registrar – Supreme Court of NSW
Location – Sydney region/Sydney City
2 x Ongoing full time, 1 x Temporary full time (9 months)
Legal Officer I-III - Salary $74,050 - $125,521 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
* Please note that you must be admitted to a Roll of Legal Practitioners within Australia to be eligible to apply.
What you’ll do
The Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest court in New South Wales and hears civil, criminal, and appellate matters. The Supreme Court is responsible for the administration of justice in New South Wales.
An opportunity has opened in the registry for a legally qualified person to be appointed as a Deputy Registrar. The Deputy Registrar has been delegated power by the Chief Justice to:
- assess and determine probate applications;
- determine chamber applications, for example, the enforcement of judgments, granting leave to issue subpoenas, making orders for substituted service, registering foreign judgments;
- sit in court to conduct examinations under the Corporations Act 2001, Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1900, Evidence on Commission Act 1995; and
- conduct mediations under the court-annexed mediation scheme.
The Deputy Registrar also sits as the Duty Registrar to provide procedural information to litigants, the legal profession and registry staff.
What we’re looking for
The successful applicant will:
- be self-motivated, have an eye for detail and be an energetic person with a can-do attitude;
- preferably have litigation experience and strong academics;
- be the kind of person who acts with high levels of integrity, and has a desire to be involved in the administration of justice; and
- be prepared to see more applications for probate in one day than would be seen by practitioners in a lifetime of practice!
Essential requirements:
- be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW (or another State or Territory within Australia);
- have an understanding of the Supreme Court Act 1970, Civil Procedure Act 2005, related rules and practice and procedure;
- have an ability to interpret and apply legislation;
- be able to work autonomously and complete a high volume of work in a short period of time; and
- be willing to attend the registry in-person each weekday (i.e. working from home is not applicable).
Download the role description.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as specified in the role description as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.
Applications close – 11.59pm (AEDST) – Sunday, 4 February 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for Supreme Court of NSW, please contact the hiring manager Rebel Kenna on 9230 8333 or at ***********@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Natalie on 8688 7244 or via ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
