Associate to the Honourable Justice K Judd
Supreme Court of Victoria
• Full-time, ongoing
• $76,817 per annum + 11.5% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position)
• Role based in the Melbourne CBD
The Honourable Justice K Judd is seeking a legally qualified individual for the position of associate, commencing as soon as possible. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a multifaceted dynamic role, in the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to convey information confidently and accurately over the telephone, in person, and via written communication to members of the legal profession, the public and the media are essential to this role.
Excellent proofreading skills, proficiency in grammar, and an excellent academic record are essential.
Duties include:
· preparing research and briefing memoranda and assisting in the production of judgments, papers, and presentations, including proofreading, and editing
· performing administrative tasks, including maintaining Court records and preparing material for use for the judge in Court
· clerking in Court
· accompanying the Judge to circuit courts in regional Victoria and
· liaising with Court staff, the public, the media, and the profession
How to apply
Applications comprising:
- cover letter
- resume
- copy of academic transcript
should be submitted online, through the Victorian Government Careers website. Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.
Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
The closing date for applications is midnight 13 October 2024.
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.
Our Goal
To be an outstanding superior court.
Our Purpose
To safeguard and maintain the rule of law, and to ensure:
o equal access to justice;
o fairness, impartiality and independence in decision-making;
o processes that are transparent, timely and certain;
o accountability for the Court’s use of public resources; and
o the highest standards of competence and personal integrity.
For administrative purposes, the Court lies within Court Services Victoria, and is supported by a Chief Executive Officer and approximately 300 staff appointed under the Public Administration Act 2004 and the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2016.
