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 is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.
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
The Honourable Justice Craig is seeking a legally qualified person to be his Associate commencing in September 2025. The date will be confirmed in the application process.
Justice Craig undertakes a wide variety of general commercial and corporations matters within the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria including contract, equity and trusts, franchising, insolvency, corporations and partnerships, commercial torts, class actions and urgent duty judge matters. As a result, the successful applicant will have a genuine interest in commercial law.
His Honour strives for excellence in his work and the work of his chambers. As such, you should have a very strong academic record and exceptional research skills. You will be highly organised and will be able to liaise in an efficient, courteous and professional manner with members of the legal profession, the Court, and the public.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience across the Commercial Court and closely observe the work of a judge and counsel.
Duties will include:
- Undertaking high level legal research;
- Assisting with 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 Judge Managed Lists;
- Acting as chambers' first point of contact, liaising with other judges, Court staff, the public, the media and the profession; and
- Undertaking the duties of an Associate in court - electronically and in person. These include: communicating with practitioners; opening and closing the court; swearing in or affirming witnesses and interpreters; recording and maintaining a repository of documents and exhibits.
About You
- an ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment;
- a very strong academic record with excellent research skills;
- an ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
- strong attention to detail;
- excellent time management and organisational skills;
- a strong interest in a career in the law.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, outlining professional skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Applications must include:
- cover letter;
- curriculum vitae; and
- copy of academic transcript.
Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria. Applicants may subsequently be required to provide one example of their legal writing (which does not need to be published nor be lengthy, but should be from a professional or academic context).
The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 7 September 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
For further details, please review the attached position description.
For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Samantha Loo, Judicial Services Coordinator (Commercial Court), on 0436 373 052 or at sam.loo@supcourt.vic.gov.au
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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.