Deputy Associate

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 Responsibilities and Duties

1. Undertake the Court Officer role.
2. Assist the Associate in the day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
3. Manage chambers in the absence of the Associate.
4. Assist the Associate in updating the Court’s case management system and the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
5. Undertake legal research as required by the Judge.
6. Other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

1. Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
2. Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once.
3. Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
4. The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work practices.
5. The ability to travel on circuits.
6. Experience in a legal environment.
7. Please specify your preference, if any, for Family Law Chambers or General Federal Law Chambers.

Other Requirements

1. Legal qualifications is desirable.
2. Ability to undertake legal research as required by the Judge.
3. The ability to travel on circuits as required.

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 22/8/2022