Associate to the Honourable Justice K Judd

About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

SCV
The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About The Role
Associate to the Honourable Justice K Judd
Supreme Court of Victoria

• Full time; ongoing
• $79,122per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position)
• Role based in the Melbourne CBD

The Honourable Justice Kerri Judd is seeking a legally qualified individual to be her Associate commencing in mid-January 2026.

Justice Judd was appointed to the Supreme Court after serving as the first female Director of Public Prosecutions for the State of Victoria. Her Honour has a background in criminal law, administrative law and common law, as well as a range of other areas, including regulatory and professional disciplinary proceedings.

Duties
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Duties include:

• Assisting with the production of judgments, including proofreading and editing
• Clerking in court
• Reviewing files and orders
• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court
• Preparing research memoranda
• Travelling on circuit when required
• Liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.

About You
You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to confidently and accurately convey information over the telephone, in person, and via written communication to members of the legal profession, the public and the media are essential to this role.

Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, proficiency in grammar and an excellent academic record is essential.

At the minimum must have completed a law degree.

How To Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume
• a short cover letter
• academic transcript

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 30 November 2025.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
Other Information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling to speak with a People Services Advisor.