Judges Associate to Justice Pearce (354846)Department of JusticeSupreme CourtSouthern Region
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.
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.
Period of AppointmentFixed Term from 4 August 2025 to 14 August 2026.
Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
DutiesCo-ordinate proceedings in court and in chambers including conducting pre-trial documentation checks, obtaining authorities, monitoring and recording proceedings, and performing formal procedural roles including empanelling juries, taking pleas, and swearing witnesses.Make proper and accurate records of court proceedings including keeping electronic minutes of proceedings; recording orders, recognisances, bail orders, and criminal calendars.Undertake legal research tasks as directed by the Judge.Provide administrative assistance to the Judge including co-ordinating listings, diary management, visitor reception, liaison with practitioners on behalf of the Judge, proofing judgments and decisions, and other tasks of an administrative nature as directed by the Judge.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 employment.Minimum RequirementsA law degree or substantial progress towards a degreeCompletion 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 TasmaniaApplicants must hold a full driver's 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 .
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr