About Us

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

Judicial Registrars at the Supreme Court of Victoria are seeking legally qualified individual to be their Associates. The successful candidate will require excellent written and oral communications skills, organisational skills and the ability to work in a team environment. The Associate will be required to provide high-level legal support and administrative services both in chambers and in the court room.

Hybrid working arrangements and generous leave entitlements are a feature of this role.

About You

The role requires excellent time management skills, an ability to prioritise workload, a strong customer service focus and a capacity to communicate at all levels. The successful candidate will be legally qualified and have strong legal research skills, interpersonal and organisational skills. Post admission experience is preferred.

Duties include;

• Necessary administration and case management
• Legal research
• Clerking in court (including virtually)
• Liaising with practitioners, court staff and members of the public
• Electronic document management
• Managing the Judicial Registrar's diary
• Assisting judicial mediations

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a short cover letter
• academic transcript

**Important: 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 with the position contact listed in the position description.