supreme court associateships
6 days ago
Job Description
SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIPS
Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Palmer at the Supreme Court
of Western Australia, General Division.
Positions are available for commencement on either Monday 5 January 2026 or Wednesday
6 May 2026.
The positions are contracted to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension for another 12
months.
Prospective Applicants Should Possess The Following Attributes
A law degree, or nearly completed law degree;
A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable, but not
essential);
High-level research and analytical skills;
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and
Editorial skills are an advantage.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written work for a
Judge. There are also requirements to carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court
sittings and to attend in Court and act as a Judicial Support Officer.
Service in this position may fulfil the work experience component of Practical Legal Training courses
approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. Applicants should make their own
enquiries in this regard. Applicants who have already been admitted to practice as a lawyer and would
welcome the experience of working as an Associate are also encouraged to apply.
When considering whether this role is right for you, it is important to consider the jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court. The Court deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide offences, as well
as High Risk Serious Offenders. In the course of their duties, Associates will encounter materials
(including but not limited to photographs, videos, written statements, and oral evidence) associated
with these charges. This material may be confronting and/or distressing. The Court is committed to
reducing exposure to these materials for staff wherever possible and the Department of Justice offers
services and resources to support staff.
Applications Should Include a
covering letter;
curriculum vitae; and
current academic transcript (or a certified copy).
If your application is sent by email, please scan your academic transcript (or a certified copy). You
may be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview. Please send applications
by email or post to the addresses outlined below.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates are encouraged to apply.
Please Send Applications By Email To
Ms Amber Bridger
Associate to the Hon Justice Palmer
Supreme Court of Western Australia
28 Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
Email:
Ph:
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 12PM ON FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 (AWST)
(Late applications will not be considered)
Firm or Organisation NameSupreme Court of Western AustraliaContact NameMs Amber BridgerEmail Job LevelAny levelSectorLegal servicesCountryAustraliaStateWestern Australia
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