Judges Associate to Justice Estcourt (355357)
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Southern 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.
Period of Appointment
Fixed Term from 4 August 2025 to 14 August 2026.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties
Co-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 Checks
The 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 setting
Violent crimes and crimes against the person
Sex-related offences
Drug and alcohol related offences
Crimes involving dishonesty
Crimes involving deception
Making false declarations
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Serious traffic offences
Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
Crimes involving Conspiracy
Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Minimum Requirements
A 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 Process
To 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 apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4912.
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