supreme court associateships

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Supreme Court of Western Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

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.

2

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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