Court Fund Administrator
1 week ago
The role of Junior Legal Officer, Funds In Court, involves providing legal advice and recommendations to Judicial Officers on legal issues concerning persons with funds in Court. This position requires the ability to prepare memoranda, court orders, correspondence, and written advice on legal matters.
A key responsibility of this role is to use legal expertise to check and authenticate orders made in respect of funds held in Court. Additionally, you will attend to the proper recording of each order and any supporting documentation in the Senior Master's Trust Management System.
You will also 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.
This role supports and assists with investigation of potential delays in payment into Court matters, and performs other duties as directed by the Legal Services Manager.
About the RoleThe Junior Legal Officer is a Deputy Prothonotary primarily responsible for checking and authenticating 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.
You will assist the Solicitor to the Senior Master in the discharge of their duty and report to the Legal Services Manager.
Requirements- A law degree or substantial progress towards that degree would be highly regarded.
- An interest in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Victoria including an ability to understand the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules.
- Experience in the Disability Sector will be highly regarded.
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