- Location – Sydney CBD
- Ongoing full time
- Legal Officer I-III, base Salary ($79,322 - $134,458), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your Role
The role contributes to the provision of a high level and specialised range of quasi-judicial/legal support services to the judiciary, the Court and its clients. The role exercises the powers of the Court (in both civil and criminal jurisdictions) as provided for by relevant Acts, procedures, rules and other relevant legislation to ensure that legal and procedural issues are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
What you’ll do
The Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest court in New South Wales and hears civil, criminal, and appellate matters. The Supreme Court is responsible for the administration of justice in New South Wales.
An opportunity has opened in the registry for a legally qualified person to be appointed as a Deputy Registrar. The Deputy Registrar has been delegated power by the Chief Justice to:
- assess and determine probate applications;
- determine chamber applications, for example, the enforcement of judgments, granting leave to issue subpoenas, making orders for substituted service, registering foreign judgments;
- sit in court to conduct examinations under the Corporations Act 2001, Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1900, Evidence on Commission Act 1995; and
- conduct mediations under the court-annexed mediation scheme (Legal Officer III only).
The Deputy Registrar also sits as the Duty Registrar to provide procedural information to litigants, the legal profession and registry staff.
What we’re looking for
- Candidates that have an interest in Probate and Civil procedure.
- An understanding of the Supreme Court Act 1970, Civil Procedure Act 2005, related rules, practice and procedure, preferably with litigation experience and strong academics.
- A person who is willing to attend the registry in-person each weekday (due to the nature of the work performed, working from home cannot be accommodated).
- Attention to detail, with strong skills in time management and prioritising work.
- Candidates able to work independently.
- A person who acts with high levels of integrity and has a desire to be involved in the administration of justice.
Essential requirement
Admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW (or another State or Territory within Australia).
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
· A challenging and rewarding career;
· Flexible, autonomous work environment;
· Competitive pay and conditions;
· Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities; and
· Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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The Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest court in New South Wales and hears civil, criminal, and appellate matters. The Supreme Court is responsible for the administration of justice in New South Wales.
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 10 August 2025 (11:59pm AEST).
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Hiring Manager, George Galanis, on 02 9230 8033 or through his executive assistant at tiffany.kwok@justice.nsw.gov.au .
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Maren Heldt on 0447 683 014 or via Maren.heldt@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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Other Information
The types of matters that come before the Supreme Court may give rise to exposure to sensitive and concerning material. Potential candidates are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to make enquiries regarding any potential psychosocial hazards that they may be exposed to as part of this role.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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