Position OverviewThe Legal Case Manager position works closely with Lawyers in providing support to Judicial Registrars.
Judicial Registrars exercise Judicial and Statutory functions delegated by Judges or conferred by the Rules of the Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (general federal law).
Broadly, the primary areas of registrar work for which support is required are as follows:
Major ActivitiesLegal Case Managers provide support to the judicial registrar team, including:
Mediations and Case ManagementRegistrar Court workOther Registrar WorkCostseCourtroom – applications for substituted service and issue of summonses for examinationNational Registrar Allocations and National TrainingOther duties as requiredSelection CriteriaKnowledge of the FCA and FCFCOA (general federal law) jurisdiction, practices and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.Good written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.Experience providing administrative and general support to a legal practitioner.
Formal legal qualification, currently studying law and an interest in the general federal law jurisdictions of the Federal Courts.The ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, including strong interpersonal skills, a proven ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.Demonstrated proficiency with administrative tasks and technology, including the use of electronic legal resources and the ability to learn and use the court's case management systems and court room technology.EligibilityAustralian 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.
Diversity and InclusionFederal 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.
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Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact OfficerFor any queries please contact Suzie Ladlow, Director, Court Services at .
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