Associate to Associate Justice Hetyey

Job Description

Reference: VG/SC0161DR Salary Range: $76,817 - $85,048 • Work at the Supreme Court of Victoria, the highest court in Victoria• Position as Associate to the Honourable Associate Justice Hetyey• Full-time ongoing, VPS3.1, Melbourne CBD location 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. About the Role The Honourable Associate Justice Hetyey seeks a highly motivated, legally qualified individual with relevant post-admission experience to be his Honour's next associate. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and mentorship from a leading commercial law expert by observing a variety of civil matters, including complex interlocutory applications and trials. His Honour predominately presides over matters in the Commercial Court; however, he has a small generalist caseload and facilitates judicial mediations across various areas of law, ensuring broad exposure for the successful candidate. The role is available now. About You These are busy judicial chambers, so to succeed in this role, you must have initiative, be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, meet competing deadlines, and demonstrate excellent organisational, research, time management, and drafting skills. Additionally, the role requires strong attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and public, and a sound academic record. 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; Assisting in judicial mediations. How to Apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application: Resume Academic transcript 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. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Supreme Court job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr