Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / 12 months
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
Salary: $73,842 - $81,753
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/CC0284
- Highly sought after and exciting opportunity to join the County Court of Victoria as an Associate
- Full time, Fixed term contract of 12 months
- Commencing salary of $73,842 + 10% Superannuation
We are seeking to appoint an Associate to support Judge Clark at the County Court of Victoria in the Common Law Division, for a fixed term of 12 months.
The County Court of Victoria has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law and commercial matters each year. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.
Judge Clark principally sits in the Common Law Division and is the Judge in Charge of the Medical Law List.
As Judge Clark's associate, you will provide high level operational, administrative and technical legal support to Judge Clark both in chambers and in court, and will work closely with another associate. The work of the team sits within a complex, demanding and sensitive environment. Your role will involve case file management, a strong emphasis on communication at all levels and may include legal research and writing.
Ideally you will have demonstrated legal ability, a particular interest in the types of matters heard by Judge Clark, a high level of attention to detail, excellent organisational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and balance competing demands on your time and work well under pressure.
The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings in multiple regional cities throughout Victoria. Judge Clark and his staff usually undertake two such circuits of several weeks each year.
A law degree and/or experience in Victorian legal practice will be viewed favourably. Recent law graduates, legal practitioners and candidates interested in a future at the Bar, are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short covering letter
- responses to the screening/key selection questions
- HR Administration questions
- copy of academic transcript/s
Other Information:
The County Court is committed to building a workplace culture of diversity, connection and inclusion. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from diverse racial, religious, cultural or socio-economic backgrounds; people of all genders and sexualities; and people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to recruitment processes and the work environment to enable applicants to demonstrate their skills and capabilities.
