Associate to Judicial Registrar Freeman, Criminal Division, Supreme Court of Victoria

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 jurisdiction's 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

Judicial Registrar Freeman is seeking a legally qualified individual to serve as his associate, commencing from mid to late July 2025. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria and to work closely with a Judicial Registrar undertaking an increasingly complex and active judicial function.

The associate will play a key role in supporting the Judicial Registrar's work across a wide range of case management and judicial decision-making responsibilities, including matters involving serious criminal offences, procedural rulings, and pre-trial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level, high-volume administrative, operational and legal support to the Judicial Registrar;
• Assist in court during directions hearings, pre-trial witness examinations, and procedural/interlocutory applications;
• Liaising with Judges, legal practitioners, court staff, and members of the public;
• Manage daily chambers operations, including email, calendar and telephone communications;
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and contribute to improvements with court process and practice;
• Conduct legal research, draft case summaries and prepare materials for use in court;
• Maintain and manage confidential court and chambers records;
• Contribute to the efficient running of the Criminal Division's listing and case management functions; and
• Provide support with the preparation of rulings, correspondence and written reasons, as required.

About You

You will have a demonstrated interest in criminal law and the administration of justice. You will bring excellent legal research and writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing demands in a high-pressure environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to working in a judicial setting.

A strong academic record is essential, and post-graduate legal experience is desirable but not required. Proficiency in grammar, computer literacy, professionalism, discretion and sound judgment are critical to success in this role.

How to apply

Applications must include a:

• cover letter;
• resume; and
• copy of academic transcript,

and should be submitted online, through the Victorian Government Careers website.

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

For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Megan Ellerton on 03 8600 2064, or megan.ellerton @supcourt.vic.gov.au.

The closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 16 July 2025.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.