Organisation : Court Services Victoria
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Government, Law, Justice & Human Rights
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $76,817 per annum + 11.5% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position)
Application closing date : 15 Dec, 2024
About the organisation
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction’s own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
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 characterised by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
About the role
The Honourable Justice Forbes is seeking a legally qualified individual to be her Associate commencing late January 2025.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Duties include:
- Assisting with the production of judgments, including proofreading and editing
- Clerking in court
- Reviewing files and orders
- Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court
- Preparing research memoranda
- Travelling on circuit when required
- Liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession
Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.
About You
You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to confidently and accurately convey information over the telephone, in person, and via written communication to members of the legal profession, the public and the media are essential to this role.
Excellent proofreading and writing skills, proficiency in grammar and an excellent academic record is essential.
Must be qualified in Law with 1-2 years post admission experience highly desirable.
Why You'll love working here
Work from home
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Employee mentoring program
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Associate to the Honourable Justice Forbes via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Government, #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights
