About the organisation
Diversity and Inclusion
Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.
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About the role
Employment type: Ongoing, full-time
Salary: $90,199 – $101,022 plus 15.4% superannuation
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Perth, Hobart
Position Overview
A significant proportion of matters in the Federal Court of Australia involve litigants in person (LIPs). There are practice areas, such as migration, where the prevalence of LIPs is particularly high. As lay users of the court, LIPs face challenges with the preparation and articulation of their case. LIPs also present challenges to the Court in relation to their understanding of Court practice and procedure and of the limitations on the level of assistance that the Court can provide.
The Court has specific duties in relation to LIPs. The Court must ensure that a LIP is given a fair and reasonable opportunity to present their case. This includes the provision of information about Court practice and procedure. This invariably means that matters involving LIPs require careful case management involving Judges, Registrars and Registry staff.
To address the particular needs of LIPs, the Court is in the process of developing an LIP Strategic Plan, aimed at implementing a more structured whole-of-institution approach for the work of the Court that involves LIPs. This includes facility for the referral of LIPs to pro bono legal assistance where warranted.
Together with the Judges of the Court, the Litigant In Person Registrar has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Court’s LIP Strategic Plan and pro bono referral programThe Litigant In Person and Pro Bono Coordinators will perform a key role in operationalising and implementing the Court’s LIP Strategic Plan and pro bono referral program.
Selection Criteria
- Formal qualifications and experience in litigation, particularly in matters involving LIPs.
- Knowledge of the Court’s jurisdiction, practices and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
- Developed legal research, analysis and drafting skills underpinned by good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, including an ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
Contact Officer
For more information, confidential enquiries can be made to Simon Haag, Judicial Registrar – Migration, at Simon.Haag@fedcourt.gov.au.
For Further Details and Application, please click on the link below:
Litigation In Person and Pro Bono Coordinator
Closing Date: 22 November 2024
How to apply
Please quote in application: Litigant In Person and Pro Bono Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
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