Judges Associate to Justice Pearce (354846)
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.
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 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
Applicants must hold a full driver's 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 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) 6165 4912.
Additional Information
Review 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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