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2026 and 2027 - Associate - Her Honour Judge Shead SC - District Court of NSWJoin to apply for the 2026 and 2027 - Associate - Her Honour Judge Shead SC - District Court of NSW role at NSW Department of Communities and Justice2026 and 2027 - Associate - Her Honour Judge Shead SC - District Court of NSW5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the 2026 and 2027 - Associate - Her Honour Judge Shead SC - District Court of NSW role at NSW Department of Communities and JusticeGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Distrtict Court of New South Wales - Criminal JurisdictionSydney - Downing Centre2026 and 2027 Associate Position for her Honour Judge Shead SCHer Honour Judge Shead SC is seeking expressions of interest to fill the role of Associate in 2026 and 2027. Her Honour presides in the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court of New South Wales, the largest trial court in Australia. The role will commence in January 2026 and the position will be for one to two years, depending on suitability, interest and availability.Description Of RoleThe Associates role is to provide high-level legal and administrative support. The Associate is responsible for managing her Honours Chambers and is the first point of contact for all members of the public and the profession. The role encompasses assisting her Honour with complex legal research, drafting, in-court duties, and general day-to-day administrative tasks.Her Honour primarily sits in the Sydney Downing Centre but may travel to regional courts.Required Skills And AbilitiesCandidates who apply for the position should be able to demonstrate the following skills and requirements:completion of a degree (by December 2025);an interest in criminal law, evidence law and advocacy;the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion;excellent attention to detail;good interpersonal skills;outstanding organisational skills and an ability to cope under pressure;superior written and oral communication skills; andbasic mathematical and technological skills.DescriptionThe successful applicant will be as comfortable making a cup of tea as they will be drafting complex legal work. The general position description is available at:deadline for applications is 31 July 2025. Interviews will take place in August 2025.All applications should be forwarded to her Honours current Associate, Georgia Bunz, at associatetojudgeshead@courts.nsw.gov.au, enclosing a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and an up-to-date academic transcript.If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please contact Ms Bunz.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 2xWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr