2026 and 2027 - Associate - Her Honour Judge Turner - District Court of NSW - Sydney

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Department of Communities and Justice Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

2026 and 2027 Associate Position for her Honour Judge Turner

Her Honour Turner is seeking expressions of interest to fill the role of Associate in 2026 and 2027. Her Honour presides in the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court of New South Wales, the largest trial court in Australia. The role will commence in mid-March 2026 and the position will be for one year.

Description of Role

The Associate's role is to provide high-level legal and administrative support. The Associate is responsible for managing her Honour's Chambers and is the first point of contact for all members of the public and the profession. The role encompasses assisting her Honour with complex legal research, drafting, in-court duties, and general day-to-day administrative tasks.

Her Honour primarily sits in the Sydney Downing Centre but will, on occasion, travel to courts in regional New South Wales for short circuits.

Required Skills and Abilities

Candidates who apply for the position should be able to demonstrate the following skills and requirements:

  • completion of a law degree (by March 2026);
  • an interest in criminal law, evidence law and advocacy;
  • the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion;
  • excellent attention to detail;
  • good interpersonal skills;
  • outstanding organisational skills and an ability to cope under pressure;
  • superior written and oral communication skills; and
  • basic mathematical and technological skills.

The general position description is available at:

Applications

The deadline for applications is 8 December 2025.

All applications should be forwarded to her Honour's current Associate, Annabelle Creer, at , enclosing a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and an up-to-date academic transcript.

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