Associate To The Honourable Justice Waller

Description:

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, and 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.
The Honourable Justice Waller is seeking two legally qualified persons to be his Associates. It is expected that the roles will commence in April and July 2025. Dates will be confirmed in the application process.
Justice Waller manages and hears a wide range of commercial matters within the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria, including claims relating to contract, equity and trusts, shareholder disputes, group proceedings and injunctive relief.
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience across the Commercial Court and closely observe the work of judge and counsel.
You should have an excellent academic record and research skills, a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in commercial law. You should be able to communicate and write clearly and concisely with strong attention to detail.
The Commercial Court has judge-managed lists so you will require an ability to manage work in chambers whilst juggling a variety of administrative demands. As such, you should also possess commendable time management and organisational skills.
Duties include:
* Undertaking substantive legal research;
* Assisting with the production of reasons for judgment, papers and presentations, including proof-reading and editing;
* Drafting Court orders;
* Performing administrative tasks, including managing the demands of a judge-managed list;
* Acting as chambers' first point of contact, liaising with other judges, Court staff, the public, the media, and the profession; and
* Undertaking the duties of an Associate in Court – electronically and in person. These include: communicating with practitioners; opening and closing the court; swearing in or affirming witnesses and interpreters; recording and maintaining a repository of documents and exhibits.
The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 30 March 2025.
For further details, please review the attached position description.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Applications must include:
* cover letter;
* curriculum vitae;
* copy of academic transcript; and
* one example of your legal writing (does not need to be published nor be lengthy, but should be from a professional or academic context).
Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.
For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Alette Rennie, Judicial Services Manager, on 0429 042 819 or at alette.rennie@supcourt.vic.gov.au
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.