Research Associate

Other
Melbourne VIC 3000
February 10, 2023
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Purpose of position
The Research Associate is part of a team assisting in the day-to-day management of a Judge’s Chambers. The role also includes a wide range of research and administrative support relating to the Judge’s role.

This Research Associate position predominantly involves legal research, drafting and editorial work. Some limited courtroom work may be involved. The Judges who will be assisted by this Research Associate exercises the Court’s family law and general federal law jurisdiction (including the jurisdictions intellectual property, administrative law, fair work, human rights, bankruptcy and the judicial review of migration decisions).

There are multiple positions available, and the successful candidates will work collaboratively in a team environment.

Important Functions

The person appointed to this position is expected to carry out their duties so as to:

  • satisfy all relevant statutory obligations
  • satisfy the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct
  • contribute to and support achievement of the Court’s Strategic and Business Plans
  • operate within the Court’s policies and procedural guide lines, and
  • support and contribute to the Court’s Service Charter

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  1. Conduct high level legal research in relation to specific matters in the Judge’s docket;
  2. Assisting the judge with the drafting of written reasons for judgment;
  3. Preparing case summaries of matters in a judge’s docket based upon the nature and circumstances of the matter, the relevant legislation, practice and procedure and the Rules of Court;
  4. Ensure the Court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and judgments;
  5. The ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
  6. Other duties as required.

Competencies & Attributes
This role would suit a lawyer with post-admission experience, research or academic experience or relevant Court experience.

To undertake this role the successful candidate should demonstrate:

  • Legal research, analysis and drafting skills;
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, appropriate presentation for court work and the ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and confidential information. The ability to interact professionally with litigants, practitioners, chambers and judges;
  • An understanding of the jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the FCFCOA (Division 2) or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly;
  • The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, as required;
  • The ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated knowledge of the FCFCOA (Division 2)’s jurisdiction, practice and procedure, or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly, and the ability to interpret and apply legal principles, rules and regulations.
  2. Demonstrated legal research, analysis and drafting skills underpinned by good attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prepare complex legal briefing materials, well-drafted correspondence and case summaries.
  3. Problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  4. Initiative to work autonomously and take responsibility for progressing work while also being able to work collaboratively, build and maintain positive professional relationships and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
  5. Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including the use of electronic legal resources and the ability to learn and use the Court’s case management systems.
  6. Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
  7. The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
  8. A high standard of ethical behaviour.

 

Other Requirements

A law degree is required.

Applicants for this role should have a law degree and be admitted to practice. Candidates who have completed their law degree but have not yet been admitted to practice may be considered for this role if they are otherwise the best candidate.

 

Contact Officer
For more information please contact Venicia Godbee, Judicial Services Team Leader via telephone 0436 601 946 or email [email protected].

 

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.

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

 

Applications close 08/03/2023

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