Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice Kari

About this role

Purpose of Position The primary role of Legal Associates is to support and assist judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), which is a Federal Court of superior record that exercises jurisdiction exclusively in Family Law. Legal Associates assist in researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing and other related matters for judges sitting at first instance and/or in Appeals. 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. Some interstate travel will be required. Key Responsibilities and Duties The occupant of this position: • provides research assistance to judicial officers. • assists with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries. • assists judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enter data into the Court’s case management system. • assists with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge. • assists the Judge with judgment writing as required including head notes, catch wording, legal research and editing in line with the Court’s judgments publication standards. • assists the judicial associate and with the running of courtroom duties. • assists with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers. • would ordinarily travel interstate with the judicial officer for appellate and first instance work.