January 2011

CIRCULAR

ASSOCIATE TO A JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE

## AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Expressions of interest are invited for the position of Associate to a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory. Appointments may not be made immediately but it is intended that a list be kept from which appointments may be made. Expressions of interest entered on the list will be current for one year from the date of receipt.

Vacancies are usually filled in December each year for commencement in January or February, however from time to time, vacancies occur throughout the year.

Applicants should have completed, or be near to completing a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Diploma in Legal Practice.

The Associate provides clerical research assistance to the Judge and attends court with him/her for the purpose of calling on cases, empanelling juries and recording details of proceedings. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out legal research, analyse transcripts of evidence and prepare summaries of evidence and draft findings of fact.

Enquiries seeking further assistance may be made by telephoning the Registrar on
[REDACTED PHONE].

The successful applicant will be engaged as a temporary employee on a fixed term contract in the ACT Public Service for a term of one year. No extension of contract is possible. The gross annual salary of the position is currently $53,616.00. For Associate to the Chief Justice the gross annual salary is currently $59,800.00.

### Applications should be marked “Staff in Confidence” and addressed to

- The Registrar
- Supreme Court of the ACT
- Knowles Place
- CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

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