Associate to the Honourable Justice Craig

Associate to the Honourable Justice Craig – Court Services Victoria (CSV) is seeking a legally qualified person to commence in September 2025. The date will be confirmed in the application process. The role supports the Honourable Justice Craig in the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria, handling general commercial and corporate matters including contract, equity and trusts, franchising, insolvency, corporations and partnerships, commercial torts, class actions and urgent duty judge matters.

The Honourable Justice Craig undertakes a wide variety of general commercial and corporations matters within the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria. A genuine interest in commercial law is essential. The successful applicant will have a strong academic record and exceptional research skills. You will be highly organised and able to liaise efficiently and professionally with members of the legal profession, the Court, and the public. You will gain invaluable experience across the Commercial Court and closely observe the work of a judge and counsel.

• Undertaking high level legal research;
• Assisting with the production of reasons for judgment, papers and presentations, including proofreading and editing;
• Drafting Court orders;
• Performing administrative tasks, including managing the demands of Judge Managed Lists;
• Acting as chambers' first point of contact, liaising with other judges, Court staff, the public, the media and the profession; and
• Undertaking the duties of an Associate in court – electronically and in person, including communicating with practitioners, opening and closing the court, swearing in or affirming witnesses and interpreters, and recording and maintaining a repository of documents and exhibits.

• An ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment;
• A very strong academic record with excellent research skills;
• An ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills;
• A strong interest in a career in the law.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Applications must include:

• Cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae; and
• Copy of academic transcript.

Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria. Applicants may be required to provide one example of their legal writing (which does not need to be published nor lengthy, but should be from a professional or academic context).

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 7 September 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.

For further details, please review the attached position description.

For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Samantha Loo, Judicial Services Coordinator (Commercial Court), on 0436 373 052 or at sam.loo@supcourt.vic.gov.au

• CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
• We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
• We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
• If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care as a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Administration of Justice