APS 5 - Associate (FCFCOA - Division 1)

at  Federal Court of Australia

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The Associate role is integral in assisting the Judge of a superior Court, including through assisting in the Courtroom and in the management of the Judge’s docket the management of their Chambers, supervision of the Legal or Deputy Associate.
This is an invaluable opportunity for the successful candidate to obtain experience of the Court system, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a legal degree or in final year of legal studies is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience working in a legal environment is desirable, but not essential.

• Assist in the conduct of Court proceedings, including the transcription of orders, ensuring the orderly conduct of matters and general Courtroom management.
• Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries including, as required, managing the Associate inbox on behalf of the Judge.
• Supervise the work of a Legal Associate or Deputy Associate.
• Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
• Providing a high level of administrative support to the judicial officer to ensure the prompt distribution of orders and judgments.
• Entering data accurately into the Court’s case management and other information systems to reflect the workload of the judicial officer.
• Arrangements for circuit and relief sittings, and attendance at meetings and conferences.
• Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
• Other duties as required.