Judges Associate to Justice Pearce *******) - Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Northern Region
Applications must be submitted by Monday 26 January, *******:55 PM
Monday 26 January, *******:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3
$74,****** to $80,****** per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North
Location:
Launceston
The objective of this position is to contribute to the Court by co-ordinating proceedings in court and in chambers.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability.
If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.
Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Fixed Term - 20 July **** to 13 August ****
Hours per fortnight
***** hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties
Co-ordinate proceedings in court and in chambers including conducting pre-trial documentation checks, obtaining authorities, monitoring and recording proceedings, and performing formal procedural roles including empanelling juries, taking pleas, and swearing witnesses.
Make proper and accurate records of court proceedings including keeping electronic minutes of proceedings, recording orders, recognisances, bail orders and criminal calendars.
Undertake legal research tasks as directed by the Judge.
Provide administrative assistance to the Judge including co-ordinating listings, diary management, visitor reception, liaison with practitioners on behalf of the Judge, proofing judgments and decisions and other tasks of an administrative nature as directed by the Judge.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level
Act as Associate to the Associate Judge as and when required.
A law degree or substantial progress towards a degree.
Completion of the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course at the Centre for Legal Studies, Hobart, or, other practical legal training course approved by the Board of Legal Education,
Admitted as legal practitioner or expect to be admitted in Tasmania in the year of application.
Applicants hold a full driver's licence
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for:Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person,sex-related offences,drug and alcohol related offences,crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations,malicious damage and destruction to property,serious traffic offences,crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the 'ApplyNow' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information.
Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on **************.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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