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Federal Court of Australia Hiring for Associate to Neville J Job at Canberra Full Time
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- $72,938 – $77,339 per annum plus superannuation
- Full time, non-ongoing for initial 12 month period
- Canberra, ACT
Purpose of position
The Associate is responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required. In addition, associates perform court support duties.
Associates primarily provide assistance to designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises. Some travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The occupant of this position:
- Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
- Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
- Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing, enters data into the Court’s case management system.
- Provides research assistance to Judge
- Assists with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, with the Judge’s judgment writing as required including head notes, catch wording, and editing in line with the Court’s judgments publication standards
- Maintain Court related relationships with various external stakeholders
The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day to day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.
Qualifications
It is a mandatory that candidates have completed (or near completed) a qualification in law with a strong academic record and have completed the family law subject.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated strong academic achievement in law qualification (supported by Academic transcript)
- Ability to undertake research (including on-line research) and prepare reports and written correspondence.
- Sound organisational skills including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, the public and other court staff.
- Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
- Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of Family Court functions, the organisation, practices, procedures and terminology.
- Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.
- Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
- A high standard of ethical behaviour.