About the Role
Associate to the Honourable Justice K Judd
Supreme Court of Victoria
The Honourable Justice Kerri Judd is seeking a legally qualified individual to be her Associate commencing in late 2026.
Justice Judd was appointed to the Supreme Court after serving as the first female Director of Public Prosecutions for the State of Victoria. Her Honour has a background in criminal law, administrative law and common law, as well as a range of other areas, including regulatory and professional disciplinary proceedings.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Common Law Division 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.
Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, proficiency in grammar and an excellent academic record is essential.
At the minimum must have completed a law degree.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 13 July 2026.
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.
