Associate to the Honourable Justice Cosgrave Supreme Court of Victoria

Role The Honourable Justice Cosgrave is seeking two legally qualified persons to be his Associates. The anticipated vacancy for the first position is mid-to-late September 2024, and the second in February 2025.

Justice Cosgrave undertakes a wide variety of general commercial matters. As such, you should have a strong interest and background in commercial law. Some post admission experience at a law firm (or similar) is desirable.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the Commercial Court and to closely observe the work of a judge and advocates.

You should have a strong academic record, excellent research skills, and the ability to write clearly and concisely. It is also important that you are eager to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment as part of a small, collaborative team.

The Commercial Court has judge-managed lists so you will need excellent time management and organisational skills. Importantly, you must be able to liaise in an efficient and cordial manner with members of the legal profession and the public.

Duties include

Undertaking substantive legal research.

Assisting with analysis and the production of reasons for judgment, papers and presentations, including proof‑reading and editing.

Drafting Court orders.

Performing administrative tasks, including managing the demands of the judge‑managed lists.

Acting as chambers' first point of contact, liaising with Court staff, the public, the media, and the profession.

Undertaking the duties of an Associate in Court – electronically and in person. These include : communicating with practitioners; opening and closing the court; swearing in and affirming witnesses and interpreters; recording and maintaining a repository of documents and exhibits; and transcript related tasks.

For further details, please review the attached position description - The closing date for applications is midnight Thursday 05 September 2024.

How to apply Applicants are encouraged to apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Applications must include :

cover letter

résumé

small summary about yourself (personal interests and hobbies)

copy of academic transcript

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