Supreme Court Associate

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 characterised by creativity, innovation, flexibility and quality delivery.

About the role

The Honourable Associate Justice Barrett seeks a highly ambitious, legally qualified individual with relevant post-admission experience to be his next associate. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience by observing a variety of civil matters, including complex interlocutory applications and trials. His Honour presides over matters in both the Commercial Court and Common Law Division and and facilitates judicial mediations across various areas of law, ensuring broad exposure for the successful candidate. His Honour is currently the managing Associate Judge in charge of the Trusts, Equity and Probate List, as well as presiding over the Property List and Associate Judges' Applications List.

The role is available now and the successful candidate will start as soon as practicable. This role requires strong attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, an ability to adapt to changing deadlines, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and public, and a strong academic record. 

Duties include:

• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court;
• clerking in court and drafting orders;
• liaising with court staff, the public and the profession;
• legal research;
• proofreading and fact-checking;
• assisting with the production of judgments;
• attending judicial mediations.

How to Apply:

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the attached position description and submit an application comprising the following by selecting the ‘apply now' button:

• Cover letter;
• Resume; and
• A copy of their academic transcript

Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.

For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Letischa Bien, Judicial Services Coordinator on 03 8600 2093 or Letischa.bien@supcourt.vic.gov.au

The closing date for applications is midnight, Tuesday 10 June 2025.

Please note: 

- Applications will be reviewed as received and Court Services Victoria reserves the right to appoint prior to the advertising closing date

- Annual Leave may be restricted during the legal year

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