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 supervise the Deputy Associate.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

- 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 awaiting hearing.
- Undertake legal research as required by the Judge, including identifying relevant legislation, summarising key legal authorities and preparing and maintaining 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.

Qualifications

- Completed or near‑completed a qualification in law with a strong academic record (mandatory).

Selection Criteria

- Robust communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.




- Demonstrated high‑level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
- A high standard of ethical behaviour.

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Donna Friedl via telephone or email

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from: People with Disability; First Nations peoples; LGBTIQA+ people; people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds; mature age workers; young workers; and anyone supporting inter‑generational workforce and gender equity.

Eligibility

- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
- Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of employment.
- Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
- Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

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📌 Associate (Legal) – FCFCOA Division 2 (Perth)
🏢 Federal Court of Australia
📍 Perth