Job DescriptionSUPREME COURT ASSOCIATESHIPJUSTICE VAUGHANSalary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Hon Justice Vaughan at the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Court of Appeal.The position will commence on 1 September 2025. This position is for a 12-month period with the possibility of extension for a further 4 months (by agreement).Prospective Applicants Should Possess The Following Attributes:A law degree or nearly completed law degree;A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable, but not essential);High-level research and analytical skills;Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills;Editorial and proofreading skills.The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written work.There are also requirements to carry out administrative functions in preparation for Court sittings and to attend in Court and act as a Judicial Support Officer.Service in this position may fulfil the work experience component of Practical Legal Training courses approved by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. Applicants should make their own enquiries in this regard.Applicants who have already been admitted to practice as a lawyer and would welcome the experience of working as an Associate are also encouraged to apply.When considering whether this role is right for you, it is important to consider the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The Court deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide offences and child sexual abuse. In the course of their duties, Associates will encounter materials and descriptions of conduct associated with such charges. This material may be confronting and/or distressing. The Court is committed to reducing exposure to these materials for staff wherever possible and the Department of Justice offers services and resources to support staff.Applications Should Include:covering letter;curriculum vitae;current academic transcript (or a certified copy).If your application is sent by email, please scan your academic transcript (or a certified copy). You may be required to bring the original if you are invited to attend an interview.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates and other candidates of a diverse background are encouraged to apply.Please Send Applications By Email To:Ms Charlotte GlanceAssociate to Justice VaughanSupreme Court of Western AustraliaStirling GardensBarrack StreetPERTH WA 6000Email: Associate.Justice.Vaughan@justice.wa.gov.auAPPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 12.00 PM ON FRIDAY, 21 MARCH 2025
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