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

This lawyer role sits within the Civil arm of the Supreme Court Registry and will primarily support the Commercial Court.

We are seeking a lawyer with initiative and enthusiasm who will work with judicial officers, and with Principal and Senior Lawyers in the Registry.

Excellent communication skills are required as the role involves communicating with a diverse range of people.

Duties of the role will include:

• Preparing legal and factual summaries of cases;
• Supporting case management of matters, including providing legal and administrative support;
• Providing guidance to court users, judicial officers and court staff about court processes;
• Undertaking legal research and drafting correspondence and memoranda as required;
• Contributing to projects to improve court operations.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in law.
• Admitted to practice and post admission experience in civil litigation and/or in a court and/or tribunal environment is highly desirable.

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a short cover letter

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.