Aps 5 - Associate to Judge Kirton

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Federal Court of Australia Full time

$74,324 - $78,808 per annum plus superannuation
- Non-ongoing - Full-time
- Melbourne, Dandenong

**Position Overview**

The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day to day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.

The Judge, in whose chambers this position is located, exercises the Court's general federal law and family law jurisdiction, focusing on judicial review of migration decisions and Child Support matters, together with some consumer, human rights and family law matters.

**Key Responsibilities and Duties**
- Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
- Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
- Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
- Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
- Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
- Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
- Other duties as required.

**Selection Criteria**
- Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
- A high standard of ethical behaviour.

**Other Requirements**
- Legal qualifications are desirable.
- Ability to undertake legal research as required by the Judge.
- The ability to travel on circuits as required.

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