Senior Judicial Support Officer

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeAdministrative Full time

Job Title: Senior Judicial Support Officer

The Senior Judicial Support Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient administration of chambers. They will provide administrative, legal and general support to a judge of the Court.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the judge's diary and keep track of the progress of their matters with a view to being able to appropriately communicate with others on their behalf.
  • Act as the main point of contact in chambers for the Chief Justice, other judges, registrars, other court staff, legal representatives, parties, media and other court users.
  • Assist with the induction and training of new staff in chambers.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, tact and discretion, including the ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.

Administration of Chambers:

  • Optimise and implement document management systems in chambers, including ensuring that all court files and other records are accurate and up to date.
  • Provide IT support, including preparing presentations, editing PDF documents and undertaking quick and accurate word processing from handwritten notes or from dictaphone recordings.
  • Organise and set up for meetings, seminars, appointments and other commitments, including attending to all logistics and arranging official travel.

Legal Support:

  • Assist the judge with all aspects of their court work, as required, including organising and informing parties about listings, setting up for court and attending court to provide assistance during hearings.
  • Develop, maintain and optimise case management systems, including keeping track of matter progress and monitoring parties' compliance with court orders.
  • Prepare case summaries and progress briefs in relation to all current matters and newly allocated matters.

Selection Criteria:

  • At least two years of experience in providing effective and efficient administrative support in a legal environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills, professionalism and an ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • A demonstrated ability to provide legal support, including research skills and an understanding of case management principles and the jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the Court.

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualifications.Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation and sound judgement in decision making.Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

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