About the Role
Associate to the Honourable Justice Gorton, Common Law Division
Supreme Court of Victoria
The Honourable Justice Gorton is seeking a legally qualified individual to serve as Associate, commencing in December 2026.
Justice Gorton was appointed to the Supreme Court of Victoria in December 2020 and is currently sitting in the Court of Appeal. His Honour began his career as a barrister specialising in commercial law before transitioning into a common law trial and appellate practice. He has briefly sat in the Criminal Division and but will return to a predominantly Common Law focus in 2027.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the administration of justice within the State's highest trial court. The successful candidate will work closely with Justice Gorton, assisting in the preparation and management of cases, conducting legal research, and supporting the efficient operation of the Court.
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 highly desirable.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 8 November 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.
