Aps 4 - Deputy Associate (Legal) - General Federal Law (Non-family Law)

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia Federal Court of Australia Full time

$75,022 - $81,775 per annum plus superannuation
- Non-ongoing, Full-time
- Sydney (William Street)

**Purpose of Position**
The Deputy Associate is part of a small team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. This role also assists with the preparation of Court materials for the judge and involves undertaking legal research and assisting with judgment preparation as required.

**Note**: This role is specifically for General Federal Law Matters only and does not deal with Family Law Matters.

**Key Responsibilities and Duties**
- Assist in the conduct of Court proceedings, including the transcription of orders, ensuring the orderly conduct of matters and general Courtroom management;
- Assist the Associate in the day-to-day management of chambers including responding to enquiries and, as required, managing the Associate inbox on behalf of the Judge;
- Undertake legal research as required by the Judge, including identifying relevant legislation, summarising key legal authorities and preparation and maintenance of legal research materials;
- Assist the Judge with the management of cases and, as required, enter data into the Court’s case management systems to reflect the outcomes of Court events;
- Assist with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, which may include the preparation of case summaries, general file maintenance and other tasks as required;
- Assist the Judge with the preparation and delivery of judgments, which may include undertaking complex legal research as well as editing in line with the Courts’ judgments publication standards;
- Assist with the general operation of chambers; and
- Other duties, as required.

**Qualifications**

**Selection Criteria**
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, the public and other court staff.
- Ability to undertake legal research (including on-line research) and prepare reports and written correspondence.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work practices.
- The ability to travel on circuits.

**Eligibility**
- Australian citizenship - the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
- Security and character clearance - the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

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