Associate to Her Honour Judge Leighfield, County Court of Victoria

Role The Court is seeking to appoint an Associate to support her Honour Judge Leighfield, who sits exclusively in the criminal division of the Court. As her Honour's associate, you will provide high level operational, administrative and technical legal support both in chambers and in court and will work closely with a Tipstaff. The work of the team sits within a complex, demanding and sensitive environment. Your role will involve case file management, a strong emphasis on communication at all levels and may include legal research and writing. To be successful in the role you will have a high level of attention to detail, excellent organisational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment, balance competing demands on your time and work well under pressure. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings in multiple regional cities throughout Victoria. Her Honour and staff usually undertake two such circuits of several weeks' duration each year. Experience in legal practice will be viewed favourably. Legal practitioners, candidates interested in a future at the bar and law graduates are encouraged to apply. How to apply Applicants must apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Click the ‘Apply Now' button,ensuring you include the following in your application : resume a short cover letter responses to the screening / key selection questions in the online application form academic transcript For further information on the position, please see the attached position description. Other information CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Position Contact listed in the Position Description.

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