Salary from 12 March 2026 - ($79,125 to $86,246 p.a. plus 15.4% superannuation) Purpose of Position This Deputy Associate position is for a vacancy in the Chambers of Judge Eldershaw. The Deputy Associate is part of a small team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. This role also assists with the preparation of materials for the Judge and involves undertaking legal research and assisting with judgment preparation as required. Please note that her Honour sits predominantly in general federal law, not family law. The key duties of the position include Assist in the conduct of Court proceedings, including the transcription of orders, ensuring the orderly conduct of matters and general Courtroom management; Assist her Honour's Associate in the day-to-day management of Chambers including responding to enquiries and as required, managing the Associate inbox on behalf of the Judge and appropriate correspondence with litigants and their representatives; Undertake legal research as required by the Judge, including identifying relevant legislation, summarising key legal authorities and preparation and maintenance of legal research materials; Assist the Judge and Associate with the management of cases and, as required, enter data into the Court's case management systems to reflect the outcomes of Court events; Assist with the preparation of matters, which may include the preparation of case summaries, general file maintenance and other tasks as required; Assist the Judge with the preparation and delivery of judgments, which may include undertaking complex legal research as well as editing in line with the Courts' judgments publication standards; Assist with the general operation of Chambers; and Other duties, as required.
