Position Overview The Legal Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court.

Position Duties

1. Providing case preparation and research assistance.
2. Assisting with the management of cases, and if required, entering data into the Court’s case management system.
3. Assisting with the preparation of matters for hearing.
4. Assisting with judgements, as required, including giving critical considerations to drafts and drafting catch words and editing judgements in accordance with the Court’s judgements publication style guide and standards.
5. Undertaking administrative and client service duties, such as acting court officer, responding to emails, and assisting with the general operation of chambers.
6. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

1. It is a mandatory requirement that candidates have completed (or at least be in 4th year) a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent).
2. Applicants may be required to provide an example of written work demonstrating their legal research and writing skills.

Selection Criteria

1. Ability to undertake legal research (including on-line research) and prepare reports and written material including correspondence.
2. Sound organisational skills including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a team workplace.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, the public and other court staff.
4. Ability to operate computer-based equipment and associated word processing and other software.
5. Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of Family Court functions, the organisation, practices, procedures and terminology.

Eligibility





Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

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 their 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 note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment

Candidates may use AI tools to assist with their participation in this recruitment process unless otherwise advised. Where AI tools are used, candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is transparent, accurate, and genuinely reflects their own skills, capabilities, and experience. For more information, see:

Principles for candidate use of AI in Recruitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

How to apply To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Legal Associate to Justice Gill (Australia)
🏢 Federal Circuit And Family Court Of Australia
📍 Australia