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Legal Case Manager/Associate to Judicial RegistrarJoin to apply for the Legal Case Manager/Associate to Judicial Registrar role at Federal Circuit and Family Court of AustraliaLegal Case Manager/Associate to Judicial Registrar2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Legal Case Manager/Associate to Judicial Registrar role at Federal Circuit and Family Court of AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$84,228.00/yr - A$91,809.00/yrPositions are available in Canberra, Sydney, Albury, Dubbo, Newcastle, Parramatta, Wollongong, Darwin, Brisbane, Cairns, Rockhampton, Townsville, Adelaide, Melbourne, Dandenong, Lismore and Hobart.Position overviewThe Courts are seeking highly capable candidates who are enthusiastic, driven and motivated to assist in achieving the Courts objectives and perform the key functions of a Legal Case Manager/Associate to Judicial Registrars.Senior Judicial Registrars and Judicial Registrars now undertake, under the new case management pathway, a significant proportion of first return directions and interlocutory work in the FCFCOA (Divisions 1 and 2) previously undertaken by judges and perform dispute resolution to resolve proceedings. Legal Case Managers/Associates to Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars will support registrars in the case management of family law matters. This includes supporting registrars working on various areas across the Courts, including the Evatt List within the Lighthouse project, and in relation to PPP500 small claims property matters. Subject to their skills and experiences, successful applicants may also support Senior Judicial Registrars and Judicial Registrars who undertake judicial work nationally.The role may support one or more registrars or national case management processes flexibly in order to account for workload demands.Key Responsibilities and DutiesA number of the following duties will be relevant to the Legal Case Manager/Associate position:Exercise legal skills to assist Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars, including case law research, support with judgments/reasons, and important legal preparation and research for dispute resolution events.Assist in both a legal and administrative way in the efficient and effective running of the chambers of Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars, including through preparing correspondence and reports and managing the schedule of hearings and engagements in the Court databases, and assistance with registrar case management more broadly.Use Court applications and associated documentation, to accurately enter and maintain information on Court databases, enter and disseminate listing information, and manage Court records and files.Assist registrars in the planning and case management of matters including in the preparation and publication of orders, liaising with Judges chambers, litigants and other services.Develop and maintain relationships with Court users and be responsive to requests from external and internal stakeholders.Assist with the referral of matters to judges, Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Child Dispute Services staff and other registry staff.Provide support to Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars working on key initiatives, including the Lighthouse Project and on PPP500 small claims property matters, including relating processes, case management and operation of the specialist list to Court users and internal staff.Formal Qualifications and ExperienceCompletion of a law degree or Juris Doctor, or in the final year of studies for a law degree or Juris Doctor.Experience within a court, or legal environment is highly regarded.Selection CriteriaThe successful applicants will need to have:Strong legal and legal research skills.Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to communicate with people at all levels. Be able to exercise tact and discretion, act impartially and maintain confidentiality at all times.Demonstrated ability to provide high-level case management and administrative support including demonstrated commitment to excellence in service delivery, attention to detail and strong research ability.Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and apply planning and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated working knowledge or clearly demonstrated capability to quickly acquire a sound working knowledge of court procedures, guidelines, policies and practice, including the computerised information systems used by the Courts.Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a geographically dispersed team with limited direction, and the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work practices.Sound IT proficiency, including the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technology quickly and effectivelyApplications close on Monday 14 July 2025 at 11:30pm AEST.Agency OverviewThe Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar of the Federal Court, together with officers and staff identified under the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 and the Native Title Act 1993, constitute a single Statutory Agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999. Employees are engaged to work in support of one or more of the following courts or tribunal:Federal Court of Australia,Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, andNational Native Title Tribunal.Employees are covered by the Federal Court of Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027The Federal Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court each maintain a distinct statutory identity, with separate functions and judicial independence.Contact OfficerFor more information, confidential enquiries can be made to Kirsten Hatwell, National Coordinator Registrar Support at LCMCoordinator@fcfcoa.gov.au.How to ApplyTo apply, please complete the application form on the Courts careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email recruitment@fedcourt.gov.au.As part of your application, you will be required to submit a one-page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit 500). 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