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