Associate to his Honour Judge Pillay, County Court of Victoria

at  County Court

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: County Court
Salary: $74,580 - $82,571
Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/CC/CC1115

• Highly sought after and exciting opportunity to join the County Court of Victoria as an Associate

• Full time, Ongoing

• $74,580 per annum + 11% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1)

ABOUT US

The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate to support his Honour Judge Pillay at the County Court of Victoria.
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.
His Honour Judge Pillay sits in both the Common Law and Criminal Division. His Honour coordinates the Court’s Indigenous Clerkship Program and maintains a strong program of outreach with the profession and community. The role requires a person willing and able to make relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
As his Honour’s associate, you will provide operational, administrative and technical legal support to Judge Pillay both in chambers and in court. You will work closely with his Honour and another Associate. The work of the team sits within a complex, demanding and sensitive environment. Your role will involve administration, case file management, a strong emphasis on communication at all levels, legal research and writing.
You must have a high level of attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to balance competing demands on your time and work well under pressure. Adaptability is essential as you will be required to work in a fast-paced Chambers that takes on a range of matters. You must be able to put forward your views and provide feedback to his Honour in a frank and honest way using reasoned, well-substantiated arguments. You should have a commitment to ethical practice and the administration of justice. The ideal candidate will enjoy challenging discussions about the law, ideas and good fiction.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain legal experience whilst contributing to the administration of justice at the County Court of Victoria.
The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings in multiple regional locations throughout Victoria. Judge Pillay and his staff usually undertake two such circuits of several weeks duration each year.
Experience in legal practice will be viewed favourably. Recent law graduates, legal practitioners and candidates interested in a future at the Bar, are encouraged to apply.