Legal Support Officer, Supreme Court of Victoria
4 months ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / until 14 March 2025
Organisation: Supreme Court
**Salary**: $76,817 - $85,048
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/C00130A
- Check and authenticate orders made in respect of funds held in Court under the supervision of a legal officer. Attend to the proper recording of each order, and any supporting documentation, in the Senior Master’s Trust Management System.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Solicitor to the Senior Master and the Funds in Court legal team, including the preparation of memoranda, Court orders and correspondence.
- Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and relevant agencies.
- Verify compliance with, and authorise payments into and out of Court, in accordance with relevant orders and/or legislation.
- Support and assist with investigation of potential delays in payment into Court matters.
- Other duties as directed by the Legal Services Manager.
**About Us**
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.
The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
**About the Role**
The Legal Support Officer is a Deputy Prothonotary and is primarily responsible for the checking and authentication of orders made by the Associate Judge who is the Senior Master, and the Judicial Registrar assigned to Funds in Court, in relation to funds held in Court. The Legal Support Officer will also provide administrative support to the Solicitor to the Senior Master and the Funds in Court legal team. The Legal Support Officer reports to the Legal Services Manager.
**About You**
- Legal administration experience, preferably within the Supreme Court of Victoria.
- An interest in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Victoria including an ability to understand the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules.
- A law degree or substantial progress towards that degree would be highly regarded.
- Experience in the Disability Sector will be highly regarded.
**How to apply**
- resume
- a short cover letter
**Other information**
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.
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