Supreme Court Associate, assisting the Honourable Justice M Osborne (VPSG3.1)

at  Supreme Court

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Reference: VG/SC0179B

• Full time
• $74,580 per annum per annum + 11% superannuation (VPS Grade 3 position)
• Role based on-site in the Melbourne CBD

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 M Osborne is seeking a legally qualified person to be his Associate commencing in early August 2024.
Justice M Osborne undertakes a wide variety of general commercial and corporations matters within the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria including contract, equity and trusts, insolvency, corporations and partnerships, commercial torts and urgent duty judge matters. His Honour is the Judge in charge of the Commercial and Retail Leases List and the Insurance List. As a result, the successful applicant will have a genuine interest in commercial law.
His Honour strives for excellence in his work and the work of his chambers. As such, you should have a very strong academic record (first class honours) and exceptional research skills. You will be highly organised and will be able to liaise in an efficient and professional manner with members of the legal profession, the Court, and the public.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking high level legal research;
• Assisting with the production of judgments, papers and presentations including proof-reading and editing;
• Performing administrative tasks, including managing the demands of the Judge Managed Lists;
• Acting as chambers’ first point of contact, liaising with Court staff, the public, the media and the profession; and
• Undertaking the duties of an Associate in Court