Associate to The Honourable Justice Connock X 2
3 weeks ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / 12 months
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
**Salary**: $73,842 - $81,753
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/SC0058_SC0059B
- Full time, fixed term role
- $73,842 per annum + 10.5% superannuation (VPS Grade 3 position)
- Role based in the Melbourne CBD
**About the role**
The Honourable Justice Connock is seeking two legally qualified persons to be his Associates for the period of 12-18 months. The first position will commence in mid-February 2024 and the second in mid-March 2024.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work very closely with Justice Connock, gain diverse experience across the Commercial Court and to observe the work of other judges and advocates.
You should have an excellent academic record, first class research skills, a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in commercial and corporations law. You should also be well organised, be able to communicate and write clearly and concisely, and have strong attention to detail.
The Commercial Court has judge-managed lists so you will require an ability to manage work in chambers whilst juggling a variety of administrative demands. You should possess commendable time management and organisational skills.
Duties include:
- Undertaking substantive legal research
- Assisting with analysis and the production of reasons for judgment, papers and presentations, including proof-reading and editing
- Drafting Court orders
- Performing administrative tasks, including managing the demands of the judge-managed lists
- Acting as chambers' first point of contact, liaising with Court staff, the public, the media, and the profession
- Undertaking the duties of an Associate in Court - electronically and in person. These include: communicating with practitioners; opening and closing the court; swearing in and affirming witnesses and interpreters; recording and maintaining a repository of documents and exhibits; and transcript related tasks
- Assisting Justice Connock with his various non-judicial roles at the Court, which includes a role on the Finance Committee for Court Services Victoria.
At least one year's post admission experience at a law firm (or similar) is desirable, as are strong technology-based research and operational skills across commonly used platforms.
For further details, please review the attached position description.
**How to apply**
- cover letter;
- résumé;
- small summary about yourself (e.g., personal interests and hobbies); and
- copy of academic transcript.
Applicants are **not** required to separately address the key selection criteria.
**Other Information**:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.
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