Associate to the Honourable Justice Forbes
Supreme Court of Victoria
The Honourable Justice Forbes is seeking a legally qualified individual to be their Associate commencing in early 2026.
Justice Forbes has a background in personal injury and professional negligence law, as well as other general common law related matters. As a solicitor her Honour conducted a wide variety of personal injury matters for individuals and for large scale group proceedings. As a barrister her Honour advised and appeared for plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters at trial and appellate levels.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Common Law and Criminal Divisions of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Duties include:
Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.
About You
You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to confidently and accurately convey information 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.
Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, proficiency in grammar and an excellent academic record is essential.
Must be qualified in Law, with 1-2 years post admission experience desirable. Experience in criminal litigation and understanding criminal procedure, is highly beneficial.
How to apply
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The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 14 December 2025.
For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Lauren Valladares, Judicial Services Coordinator Common Law Division, on 0438 423 263 or at Lauren.Valladares@supcourt.vic.gov.au.
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.
