At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a busy judicial registrar with administrative tasks, legal research, and court clerking.
- Company: Join Court Services Victoria, a vital part of the state's judicial system.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, superannuation, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience in commercial law and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Legally qualified with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SC0309DR1
Full-time, ongoing role, based in the Melbourne CBD
$81,496 + 12% superannuation (VPS 3.1 position)
Leave is restricted during the legal year
About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'. Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly. The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
About the Role
Judicial Registrar Claire Gitsham seeks an ambitious, legally qualified individual as her next associate. Post-admission experience is highly desirable. Judicial Registrar Gitsham sits on all Commercial Court lists including the Corporations List and Winding Up List. She also sits on the Oppression Proceeding Programme, hears a range of interlocutory applications and is a judicial mediator across all Commercial Court matters. In addition to her judicial work, Judicial Registrar Gitsham is also responsible for supporting the Principal Judge in the management of the Commercial Court. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to a broad range of Commercial Court matters with a specific focus on insolvency proceedings.
Duties include:
- Administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court;
- Clerking in court and drafting orders;
- Legal research;
- Proofreading and fact-checking;
- Assisting with the production of judgments;
- Attending judicial mediations.
About You
The successful candidate will commence in mid to late November. This is a busy judicial chambers, so you must be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, meeting firm deadlines, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, research, time management, drafting and proofing skills. The role requires strong attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and public, and a strong academic record.
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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conducts pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.
Applications close Friday 30 October 2026 at 11.59pm
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