Legal Associate

Position Overview

Legal associates assist with researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing including other related matters for first instance judges and of the Court. Legal associates are responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required. In addition, legal associates perform court support duties.

Legal associates primarily provide assistance to designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises. Travel on circuit and judicial relief locations, both intra and interstate may be required.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The occupant of this position:

• Provides research assistance to judicial officers.
• Assists judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enters data into the Court’s case management system.
• Assists with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, with the Judge’s judgment writing as required including headnotes, catch wording, and editing in line with the Court’s judgments publication standards.
• Undertakes judicial associate and client service (court officer) duties, and provides assistance by updating chambers loose leaf series.
• Assists with the general operation of chambers, when required.

Qualifications

It is a mandatory that candidates have completed (or near completed) a qualification in law with a strong academic record and have completed the family law subject.

Please provide a current copy of your academic transcript as evidence for this.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to undertake research (including on-line research) and prepare reports and written correspondence.
• Sound organisational skills including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, the public and other court staff.
• Ability to operate computer-based equipment and associated word processing and other software.
• Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of Family Court functions, the organisation, practices, procedures and terminology.

Salary

$79,125 - $86,246 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation.

Applications close on Monday, 15 June 2026 at 11:30pm AEST.

How to apply

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500).

Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email ***email_hidden***. terminology.

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Sally Becher via email at [email protected] or (02) 4250 7043