Judicial Assistant

Have you ever been interested in working in the
Courts?
We have an exciting role available.

The Higher Courts are currently seeking a motivated and capable
person to fulfil the role of Judicial Assistant in the District
Court of South Australia.
What you will do:

provide professional, confidential and high-level
administrative support to assist District Court judges in the
execution of their role;
play a supporting role in the production and coordination
of timely and accurate correspondence, judgments and court
documents whilst ensuring efficient records management
processes are followed;
liaise with the judiciary, legal profession, litigants,
witnesses, court staff and the general public to ensure the
effective and efficient processing of court and chamber
matters;
when required, providing in-court support to a Judge in a
range of hearings, including jury trials and sentencing, across
the criminal, civil and ERD jurisdictions.

What we are looking for:

demonstrated experience and proven competence in high level
secretarial and administrative services support.
well-developed communication skills, with the ability to
write clearly and concisely with a high level of attention to
detail and proof-reading skills.
strong time management and organisational skills.
motivation and a flexible approach whilst dealing with high
volumes of work and competing priorities.
confidentiality, discretion and tact suitable for dealing
with sensitive court material.
personal maturity, resilience, confidence and an
appropriate demeanour to perform functions in court.
proven ability to effectively build positive relationships
with team members and court users through effective
communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
an ability to use a variety of IT software and hardware, in
a dynamic environment.

Special Conditions:

This is a short term contract for up to 12 months.
Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act
1993.
Terms and conditions of employment are
governed by the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA).
As a justice agency, the CAA may receive details of spent
convictions as part of any Criminal History Screening and use
this information in the selection process.
Appointment is dependent upon a current National Police
Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
You may be required to undertake work related intra or
interstate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle
and overnight absences.
Duties may include travel to country circuits.

Remuneration:
ASO3 ($67,589 to 72,033 per annum plus 12% superannuation)
Enquiries:
Emma James - Manager, Judicial Assistants
P: (08) 8204 1***
E: **********@courts.sa.gov.au
Additional Information:

All applications must be submitted online through
the I Work for SA
Refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and
cover letter as a single document.

The CAA is committed to creating a workforce which reflects
the wider community, as well as providing a working environment
which embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We
encourage and welcome applications from individuals across
diverse community groups and are committed to providing a
positive and barrier-free recruitment process and
workplace.
People with a disability are encouraged to
apply.

For further information about the CAA please visit
the CAA
website

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