Associate (Legal) - FCFCOA - Division 2

About this role

Purpose of position The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate. • Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries. • Supervise the work of the deputy associate. • Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing; • Undertake legal research as required by the Judge, including identifying relevant legislation, summarising key legal authorities and preparation and maintenance of legal research materials; • Assist the Judge with the management of cases and as required, enter data into the Court’s case management systems to reflect the outcomes of Court events; • Assist with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, which may include the preparation of case summaries, general file maintenance and other tasks as required; • Assist the Judge with the preparation and delivery of judgments, which may include undertaking complex legal research as well as editing in line with the Courts’ judgments publication standards; • Other duties, as required.