APS 5 - Associate

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 role of the Associate is to manage chambers, provide general administrative support to the Judge and to supervise the Deputy Associate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Legal qualifications is desirable.
• Ability to undertake legal research as required by the Judge.
• The ability to travel on circuits as required.

• 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.
• Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
• Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
• Other duties as required.