Federal Court of Australia

Purpose of position This position is primarily responsible for the provision of services directly to the judiciary in specific locations and the public both locally (face to face) and/or nationally (as part of a dispersed national team). Staff working nationally will work in the Strategic Support Hub (SSH) and have broad responsibility nationally across both general federal and family law jurisdictions for enquiries management, filed document management and Registrar Support in Family Law. The SSH includes the contact centre and national entry point for telephone, email and live chat contacts and national document management for both general federal and family law. It also oversees the National Support Pool assisting Deputy Registrars working in family law nationally. Staff at the SSH report to the Team Leaders Strategic Support Hub and may be located at dispersed locations nationally working with other SSH staff.  Staff working in Location Based Support will provide a...

Purpose of Position The primary role of Legal Associates is to support and assist judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), which is a Federal Court of superior record that exercises jurisdiction exclusively in Family Law.  Legal Associates assist in researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing and other related matters for judges sitting at first instance and/or in Appeals. Legal Associates are responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required.  In addition, Legal Associates perform court support duties. Legal Associates primarily provide assistance to designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises.  Some travel may be required. Key Responsibilities and Duties The occupant of this position: provides research assistance to judicial officers. Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to...