Overview
Executive Assistant to Justice Longbottom Jobs in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at Federal Court of Australia
Title: Executive Assistant to Justice Longbottom
Company: Federal Court of Australia
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Position Overview
The Executive Assistant provides administrative, legal and general support to a judge of the Court.
The Executive Assistant works as a part of a small team within chambers to support the judge in managing and progressing cases efficiently and effectively.
The Executive Assistant acts as the main point of contact in chambers and is responsible for the efficient administration of chambers, including correspondence, file and diary management. The Executive Assistant also provides legal support to the judge, including assisting the judge in relation to court work, with case management and with the production of orders and reasons.
Major Activities
- Act as the main point of contact in chambers for the Chief Justice, other judges, registrars, other court staff, legal representatives, parties, media and other court users.
- Manage the judge’s diary and keep track of the progress of their matters with a view to being able to appropriately communicate with others on their behalf.
- Assist with the induction and training of new staff in chambers.
- At the judge’s discretion, be available outside normal work hours as necessary, for example, when the judge is rostered as a duty judge to hear urgent applications.
- Demonstrate professionalism, tact and discretion, including the ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
Administration of chambers
- Manage emails, memoranda and other chambers correspondence, including producing well drafted correspondence.
- Optimise and implement document management systems in chambers, including ensuring that all court files and other records are accurate and up to date
- Provide IT support, including preparing presentations, editing PDF documents and undertaking quick and accurate word processing from handwritten notes or from dictaphone recordings.
- Organise and set up meetings, seminars, appointments and other commitments, including attending to all logistics and arranging official travel.
Legal support
- Assist the judge with all aspects of their court work, as required, including organising and informing parties about listings, setting up for court and attending court to provide assistance during hearings.
- Develop, maintain and optimise case management systems, including keeping track of matter progress and monitoring parties’ compliance with court orders.
- Prepare case summaries and progress briefs in relation to all current matters and newly allocated matters.
- Assist with legal research, including through the use of electronic legal databases.
- Assist with the production of orders and reasons, including quickly and accurately typing and proofreading drafts, checking cross-referencing and citations.
Key Relationships
- Judge
- Judge’s other chambers staff
- Chief Justice, other judges and their chambers staff
- National Judicial Registrar and District Registrar
- Other registrars and court staff
- Legal profession including legal representatives
- Other court users
Competencies & Attributes
To undertake this role the successful candidate must have:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The initiative to work autonomously and take responsibility for progressing work, whilst working collaboratively and harmoniously within the chamber’s environment.
- Strong IT skills, including touch typing skills, the ability to use legal databases, Microsoft applications and Adobe, and the ability to quickly learn to use courtroom technology and the court’s internal case management systems.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills, including an ability to effectively multitask and work under time pressures.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to effectively manage large volumes of information, including dealing appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
- The ability to provide legal support, including understanding case management principles and the jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the Court.
Formal Qualifications
A legal qualification, or substantial progress towards completion of a legal qualification, would be an advantage but will not be necessary if the candidate is otherwise the best candidate.
Selection Criteria
- At least two years of experience in providing effective and efficient administrative support in a legal environment, including the initiative to work autonomously and well-developed organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills, professionalism and an ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
- A demonstrated ability to provide legal support, including research skills and an understanding of case management principles and the jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the Court.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, including being able to demonstrate flexibility, innovation and sound judgement in decision making.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, including proofreading skills.
- Strong IT skills, including touch typing skills, the ability to use legal databases, Microsoft applications and Adobe, and the ability to quickly learn to use courtroom technology and the court’s internal case management systems.
Salary
$99,734 – $111,701 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation.
Applications close on Monday, 14 September at 11:30pm (AEST).
Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
- Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
- Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal.
As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application with a copy of your academic transcript.
Contact Officer
If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Nazrana Noormahomed, A/Judicial and Registry Services Team Leader at email: [email protected] or mobile: 0447 471 039.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
Candidates may use AI tools to assist with their participation in this recruitment process unless otherwise advised.
Where AI tools are used, candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is transparent, accurate, and genuinely reflects their own skills, capabilities, and experience.
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Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship;
- Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the court of their employment;
- Health clearance – the successful applicant may be required to complete a health declaration or attend a medical assessment to confirm their fitness for duty.
Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.
Diversity and Inclusion
Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.
First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.
Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https:// www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
