Associate to Judge Cosgrave and Associate to Judge

6 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: Court Services Victoria

**Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/CC0995_CC0911
- Friendly and inclusive organisational culture
- Full-time, Fixed-term for 12 months
- Commercial division

We are seeking to appoint 2 Associates.

One Associate to support Judge Cosgrave and a second Associate to support Judge Macnamara of the Commercial Division of the County Court.

The County Court of Victoria has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in Victoria. The Court hears over 11,000 criminal and civil cases each year. Since 1 January 2007, the County Court has had an unlimited monetary jurisdiction in civil matters. The County Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Supreme Court in almost all commercial litigation.

Following the removal of the monetary limit on the Court's jurisdiction and the appointment of additional Judges with commercial expertise, the commercial work of the court has grown in both size and complexity. As the Associate you will provide operational, administrative and technical legal support to the Judge both in chambers and in court. The role involves case file management, a strong emphasis on communication at all levels, and legal research and writing.

Relevant qualifications and an Australian driver's licence is essential.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short covering letter
- copy of your relevant Academic Transcripts

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.

Employees of Court Services Victoria are required to comply with any applicable government pandemic order, as well as any policy implemented by Court Services Victoria, in relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19. It is a condition of any offer of employment that applicants for vacant roles with Court Services Victoria agree to comply with any applicable pandemic order or policy regarding mandatory vaccinations.

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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