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 characterised by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

Associate to the Honourable Justice Gorton
Supreme Court of Victoria

• Full time; ongoing
• $76,817 per annum + 11.5% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position)
• Role based in the Melbourne CBD

The Honourable Justice Gorton is seeking a legally qualified individual to be his Associate commencing in March 2025.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Duties include:

• preparing research and briefing memoranda and assisting in the production of judgments papers and presentations, including proofreading and editing
• performing administrative tasks, including maintaining Court records and preparing material for use by the Judge in court
• speaking in court - empanelling juries, taking verdicts and arraigning the accused
• liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession
• accompanying the Judge to circuit courts in regional Victoria, as and when required.

Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.

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.

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

Must be qualified in Law with 1-2 years post admission experience desirable.

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 Monday 27 January 2025.

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.