Associate to the Honourable Justice Garde, Supreme Court of Victoria

at  Court Services Victoria

About Us
The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.
The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
About the Role
The Honourable Justice Garde is seeking a legally qualified individual to be his Associate commencing in the latter half of 2024.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Duties include:

• Assisting with the production of judgments, including proofreading and editing
• Clerking in court
• Reviewing files and orders
• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court
• Preparing research memoranda
• Liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession.

About You
Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and members of the public, as well as a strong academic record, are essential.
Qualified in Law. Two years post qualification experience is highly desirable.
How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume
• a short cover letter
• academic transcript

Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Position Contact listed in the Position Description

• Assisting with the production of judgments, including proofreading and editing
• Clerking in court
• Reviewing files and orders
• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court
• Preparing research memoranda
• Liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession