Job Description
About the role
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The Honourable Justice Stephen Donaghue served as Solicitor-General of Australia from **** prior to his appointment as a Justice of the Court of Appeal in January ****.
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His Honour is seeking a legally qualified individual to be his associate with an anticipated commencement date in February ****. The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in both civil and criminal appellate matters in the Court of Appeal division of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
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discussing pending and reserved cases with the judge;
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undertaking discrete research tasks, preparing research memoranda and case summaries, and assisting in the production of judgments, including proofreading;
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clerking in Court, and using courtroom technology to ensure proceedings are transcribed and technological aids are readily available to counsel; and
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managing the Judge's chambers.
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About you
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The successful applicant will have a strong academic record in law and will have been admitted to legal practice.
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Other experience that is desirable, but not essential, includes: working in a law firm; a higher degree in law; serving on the editorial committee of a law journal; mooting to a high level; working as a research assistant for an academic.
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To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:
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a strong academic record;
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demonstrated ability in legal research and writing;
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interpersonal and communication skills;
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integrity, professionalism and positive judgment;
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excellent computer literacy; and
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well-developed proofreading skills.
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For any enquiries regarding this expression of interest, please contact Rebekah Goulevitch (Judicial Services Coordinator, Court of Appeal and Criminal Division) at or on **************.

📌 Associate To The Hon Justice Stephen Donaghue, Court Of Appeal, Supreme Court Of Victoria
🏢 Supreme Court of Victoria
📍 Victoria