Associate to Judge Burchell, County Court of

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: Court Services Victoria

**Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/CC0182
- Sought after Associate position within the County Court of Victoria
- Fixed-term appointment for 12 months commencing from May 2023
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative organisational culture
- Commencing salary of $73,842 + Superannuation

**About us**

The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the _County Court Act 1958_. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 11,000 criminal, common law and commercial cases each year. Since 1 January 2007, the County Court has enjoyed unlimited monetary jurisdiction in civil matters. Essentially the County Court has been given concurrent jurisdiction with the Supreme Court in all commercial litigation.

Subsequent to the abolition of the monetary limit, and the appointment of judges with commercial experience, the commercial work of the court has grown in both size and complexity, with over 2500 commercial initiations.

**About the role**

The Commercial Division is an efficient jurisdiction for the resolution of commercial disputes in Victoria.

Judge Burchell's Associate will play an important role in case management of proceedings in the BCL and Building Property List in VCAT. Her role within the Commercial Division as JIC includes determining orders on the papers, conducting directions hearings, conducting judicial resolution conferences and trials. Her Associate provides operational, administrative and technical support both in chambers and in court. The role involves case file management, liaising with other support staff, the BCL User's Group and practitioners and a strong emphasis on communication at all levels.

As Acting HOD, her Honour is active in reforming Court procedures, working collaboratively with the Commercial Registry and the Court's executive to ensure efficient and effective systems of work and the listings of trials. Experience and interest in commercial litigation, interlocutory and trial procedures and mediation will be highly valued.

The position is located at the County Court in Melbourne.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short covering letter
- as well as details of appropriate professional and personal referees.

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.

**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.

CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.



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