supreme court associateships

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Collaw Full time
Overview

SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIPS
Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Palmer at the Supreme Court of Western Australia, General Division.

Positions are available for commencement on either Monday 5 January 2026 or Wednesday 6 May 2026. The positions are contracted to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension for another 12 months.

Attributes / Qualifications
  • A law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
  • A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable, but not essential);
  • High-level research and analytical skills;
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
  • Editorial skills are an advantage.
Responsibilities
  • Undertake legal research and produce written work for a Judge.
  • Carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court sittings and attend in Court to act as a Judicial Support Officer.
Work Experience / Training

Service in this position may fulfil the work experience component of Practical Legal Training courses approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. Applicants should make their own enquiries in this regard. Applicants who have already been admitted to practice as a lawyer and would welcome the experience of working as an Associate are also encouraged to apply.

Important Considerations

When considering whether this role is right for you, it is important to consider the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The Court deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide offences, as well as High Risk Serious Offenders. In the course of duties, Associates will encounter materials (including photographs, videos, written statements, and oral evidence) associated with these charges. This material may be confronting and/or distressing. The Court is committed to reducing exposure to these materials for staff wherever possible and the Department of Justice offers services and resources to support staff.

Applications

Applications should include a: covering letter; curriculum vitae; and current academic transcript (or a certified copy). If your application is sent by email, please scan your academic transcript (or a certified copy). You may be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview. Please send applications by email or post to the addresses outlined below.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates are encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 12 PM on Friday 30 September 2025 (AWST). Late applications will not be considered.

Ms Amber Bridger
Associate to the Hon Justice Palmer
Supreme Court of Western Australia
28 Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
Email: Associate.Justice.Palmer@justice.wa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 9421 5401


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