Deputy Associate to Judge

Legal Secretaries
Perth
November 1, 2022
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Deputy Associate is part of a team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Deputy Associate is to assist the Associate and deputise for them when they are on leave or on circuit.

Key Duties:

The Deputy Associate works closely with the Associate. The role of the Deputy Associate includes, but is not limited to:

  • undertaking complex legal research, writing and proof reading as required;
  • attending court, including providing administrative assistance in the court room;
  • assisting the Associate in the day-to-day management of chambers (including the preparation of correspondence, liaising with practitioners and court staff, using the Court’s case management system and assisting with docket management);
  • managing chambers in the absence of the Associate; and
  • attending to other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

The Deputy Associate should meet the following criteria:

  1. completed or have made substantial progress towards an LLB or JD with a credit plus average. Candidates should provide copies of all academic transcripts with their application;
  2. demonstrated ability to undertake legal research and legal writing;
  3. strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with people at all levels;
  4. demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once;
  5. the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work practices; and
  6. demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

More Information

For more information on the position, and application requirements, please visit the court’s website by clicking on the Apply button.

A merit/talent pool may be created from this process, which may be used to fill similar vacancies over the next 18 months.

Applications close 11 November 2022.