Associate

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

About the Role

The Supreme Court is seeking applications from highly ambitious, legally qualified individuals with relevant post-admission experience for Associate vacancies across the Associate Judges Division commencing between January and April 2026. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and mentorship from leading commercial and common law experts by observing a variety of civil matters, including complex interlocutory applications, trials, and mediations.

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.

The role requires a high degree of sensitivity and professionalism as you will be working closely with Judges, court staff, legal practitioners, and members of the public.

To be successful in the role of Associate, you will possess the following:

• An excellent academic record
• Highly developed legal research skills
• Demonstrated ability in statutory interpretation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to confidently and accurately convey information in writing and orally to members of the legal profession and the public
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Well-developed proofreading skills with proficiency in grammar
• Post-graduate legal experience, although not mandatory, is highly desirable. 

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 address the key selection criteria separately.

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, Sunday, 25 January 2025. Please note that applications may be considered before the closing 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.

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, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.