Aps 5 - Legal Case Manager

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia Federal Court of Australia Full time

**Position Overview**
The Legal Case Manager position works closely with Lawyers in providing support to Judicial Registrars. Judicial Registrars exercise Judicial and Statutory functions delegated by Judges or conferred by the Rules of the Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (general federal law).
Broadly, the primary areas of registrar work for which support is required are as follows:

- Mediation and Case Management Support. This involves mediation and case management work done by registrars in support of matters within judges’ dockets.
- Registrar Court work. This work involves the running of Corporations (FCA) and Bankruptcy (FCA and FCFCOA) lists, issuing of summonses for examination, return of documents in examinations and public examinations; Return of subpoena lists and hearings (FCA); Small Claims List (FCFCOA) and Adverse Action Lists (FCFCOA and FCA); special fixture interlocutory hearings.

Legal Case managers will also assist with national tasks. Further details and specific examples of work to be undertaken by Legal Case Managers are set out below.

**Competencies & Attributes**
- An interest in the law will be regarded favourably.
- The ability to provide high level administrative support effectively and efficiently.
- A sound understanding of the jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the Court or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.
- The ability to work both autonomously and also collaboratively as a member of a team.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- The ability to build and sustain positive relationships with a network of key stakeholders, internally and externally.
- A high level of IT proficiency.

**Formal Qualifications**
There are no formal qualifications required to undertake the role. A law or related degree (or current enrolment in a law or related degree) will be regarded favourably.

**Selection Criteria**
- Experience providing administrative and general support to a legal practitioner. Formal legal qualification, currently studying law and/or a demonstrable interest in the general federal law jurisdiction of the Federal Court.
- Knowledge of the FCA and FCFCOA (general federal law) jurisdiction, practices and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
- Good written and oral communication skills underpinned by exceptional attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, including strong interpersonal skills, a proven ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships, and Court appropriate presentation.
- Demonstrated proficiency with administrative tasks and technology, including the use of electronic legal resources and the ability to learn and use the court’s case management systems and court room technology.

**Contact Officer**

**Recruitment Process**

To be eligible for employment with the Federal Court of Australia, you must be an Australian Citizen and will be required to provide proof of citizenship if you are the successful applicant.

Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._
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