Federal Court of Australia

Purpose of Position Judge Kendall is the Court’s National Migration Judge.  His Honour sits predominantly in migration proceedings.  His Honour is also the Case Management Judge for all general federal law and migration matters in the Perth Registry of the FCFCOA.   Judge Kendall’s Associate holds a central role in His Honour’s chambers.  They are charged with assisting His Honour with the day-to-day management of His Honour’s chambers and the other duties undertaken by His Honour in his role as National Migration Judge and Case Management Judge.   This position does not involve any exposure to family law matters.  His Honour does not hear family law matters. Given Judge Kendall’s role as National Case Management Judge for Migration Law, preference will be given to candidates with considerable experience in or knowledge of Australian migration law and candidates with a strong legal research and writing background. Key Responsibilities and Duties Undertake complex legal...

Job 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 and to supervise the Deputy Associate. Key Responsibilities and Duties 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. Selection Criteria Demonstrated legal research, analysis and drafting skills underpinned by good attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prepare briefing materials, well-drafted correspondence and case summaries....

Purpose of Position The Deputy Associate is part of a small team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. This role also assists with the preparation of Court materials for the judge and involves undertaking legal research and assisting with judgment preparation as required. Key Responsibilities and Duties Assist in the conduct of Court proceedings, including the transcription of orders, ensuring the orderly conduct of matters and general Courtroom management; Assist the Associate in the day-to-day management of chambers including responding to enquiries and, as required, managing the Associate inbox on behalf of the Judge; Undertake legal research as required by the Judge, including identifying relevant legislation, summarising key legal authorities and preparation and maintenance of legal research materials; Assist the Judge with the management of cases and, as required, enter data into the Court’s case management systems to...