Job description
About Us
The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.
The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
About the Role
Judicial Registrar Englefield is seeking a legally qualified individual to be her Associate. The Associate will be required to provide high-level legal support and administrative services both in chambers and in the courtroom.
The role requires excellent time management skills, an ability to prioritise workload, a strong customer service focus and a capacity to communicate at all levels.
About You
The successful candidate will be legally qualified and have strong legal research skills, interpersonal skills and organisational skills. Post admission experience is preferred.
Duties include:
Necessary administration and case management
Legal research
Clerking in court (including virtually)
Liaising with practitioners, court staff, and members of the public
Electronic document management
Managing the Judicial Registrar's diary
Assisting judicial mediations
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
resume
a short cover letter
academic transcript
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. careers@courts.vic.gov.au