Supreme Court Associate

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

The Honourable Associate Justice Steffensen, who is Senior Master of Funds in Court, seeks a highly ambitious, legally qualified individual with relevant post-admission experience to be her next associate. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and mentorship from a leading commercial law expert by observing a variety of civil matters, including complex interlocutory applications and trials. Her Honour predominantly presides over matters arising in the Corporations List and insolvency matters, however has a small generalist case load and facilitates judicial mediations across various areas of law, ensuring broad exposure for the successful candidate. 

The successful candidate is expected to commence in July 2025. These are busy judicial chambers so to succeed in this role, you must be adept to working in a fast-paced environment meeting firm deadlines, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, research, time management and drafting skills. Additionally, the role requires strong attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, 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.

About You

• You will be graduate in law along with an interest in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Victoria including an ability to understand the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules.
• You hold highly developed legal research skills.
• You have demonstrated ability in statutory interpretation.

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a short cover letter
• A copy of your 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 that applications may be considered prior to the closing date.

Other information

• Leave may be restricted during the legal year

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.