Associate to Judicial Registrar Lorenz

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

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists working initially with a Judicial Registrar Lorenz, at the Supreme Court of Victoria. Judicial Registrar Lorenz performs important judicial functions across the Common Law division of the Court. The Judicial Registrar presides over the following specialist lists: Personal Injury, Dust Diseases, Institutional Liability, Property, Valuation, Compensation and Planning, Trusts, Equity and Probate. In addition to specialist lists, Judicial Registrar Lorenz conducts judicial mediations and hears a range of civil interlocutory matters on referral.

The VPSG3.1 Associate ongoing role will commence full-time from mid-December. 

Judicial Registrar Lorenz is seeking a highly motivated, legally qualified individual to be her Associate.  The successful candidate will have a strong academic record,  excellent written and oral communication 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 courtroom.

Duties and responsibilities 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

About you

• You will be legally qualified and have strong legal research, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Post-admission experience is preferred along with;
• excellent time management skills
• an ability to prioritise workload
• a strong customer service focus
• a capacity to communicate at all levels

How to apply

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

• resume
• a short cover letter
• academic transcript

Applications will be considered as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application period closes.

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.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.