**Position Overview**
The Legal Case Manager (Native Title) is a key member of a team supporting Judges, Registrars, parties and legal practitioners to manage designated native title claims to resolution through litigation and/or associated alternative dispute resolution. The Legal Case Manager also provides high-level administrative support to the Court in relation to native title claims generally. This position reports to the relevant Senior Legal Case Manager, Judicial Registrars and the National Judicial Registrar.
The position involves the following functions:
- Arranging listings and associated logístical arrangements for case management hearings, hearing and remote hearings either on direction from a Senior Legal Case Manager (Native Title) or Judicial Registrar or as required on designated files.
- Assists Registrars, mediators and Senior Legal Case Manager (Native Title) in the case management of native title claims including in implementation of claim specific case management strategies.
- Preparation for, attendance at and take responsibility for tasks arising from case management hearings and mediations on designated files.
- Has a key responsibility for developing and maintaining positive relationships with Court users, liaising with parties to progress matters and being responsive to stakeholder needs.
- Maintaining a well-developed knowledge of commonly used legislation and Court procedures in order to providing timely and accurate information about the jurisdiction, relevant legislation and the procedures of the Court to parties, stakeholders and members of the public.
- Assist with and contribute to special projects as required, including the drafting of moderately complex reports and services delivery improvements.
📌 Aps 5 - Legal Case Manager (Native Title)
🏢 Federal Court of Australia
📍 Sydney