Judges Associate to Chief Justice Shanahan (350387)Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Southern Region
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 01 January, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3
$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 per annum
Employment type:Fixed-term, full-time
Region:South
The objective of this position is to contribute to the Court by co-ordinating proceedings in court and in chambers.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
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Period of AppointmentFixed Term - ASAP until 15 August 2026
Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight.
DutiesMake proper accurate records of court proceeding using the Digital Recording System which includes typing verbatim in Court, ensuring timely and accurate records are kept, preparation of the Court's record of proceedings and thereafter circulation to parties.Provide executive and administrative assistance to the Associate Judge including co-ordinating listings, diary management, liaison with practitioners on behalf of the Associate Judge, proofing judgments and decisions and other tasks of an administrative nature as directed by the Associate Judge.Co-ordinate proceedings in court and in chambers including, obtaining authorities and performing formal procedural roles such as swearing witnesses.Undertake legal research tasks as directed by the Associate Judge.Act as Associate to the other Judges as and when required.The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving ConspiracyDisciplinary action in previous employmentMinimum RequirementsA law degree or substantial progress towards a degree.Completion of the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course at the Centre for Legal Studies, Hobart, or, other practical legal training course approved by the Board of Legal Education.Admitted as legal practitioner, or expect to be admitted in Tasmania in the year of application.Applicants hold a full drivers licence.Application ProcessTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.
Additional InformationReview the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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