The Supreme and District Courts of South Australia invite applications from motivated and experienced administrative professionals to join the Higher Courts Judicial Assistant recruitment pool.
As a Higher Courts Judicial Assistant, you deliver high-level administrative support to a judicial officer, both in and out of the courtroom. You are adept at managing competing priorities and navigating dynamic workloads. Your strong communication skills and keen attention to detail are well established. As a valued member of the team, you actively contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive workplace culture.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be placed in a recruitment pool for a period of 12 months. As positions become available, candidates may be offered a contract as a Supreme or District Court Judicial Assistant.
Judicial Assistants are employed by the Courts Administration Authority (CAA) and report to the Principal Registrar, Higher Courts, through the Managers in the Supreme and District Courts.
- provide professional, confidential and high level administrative support to assist Supreme and District Court judiciary in the execution of their role;
- play a supporting role in the production and coordination of timely and accurate correspondence, judgments and court documents whilst ensuring efficient records management processes are followed;
- liaise with the judiciary, legal profession, litigants, witnesses, court staff and the general public to ensure the effective and efficient processing of court and chamber matters;
- providing in-court support to a Judge in a range of hearings, including jury trials and sentencing, across the criminal, civil, appellate and environment, resources and development jurisdictions.
- demonstrated experience and proven competence in high level secretarial and administrative services support.
- well-developed communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely, with a high level of attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
- strong time management and organisational skills.
- motivation and a flexible approach whilst dealing with high volumes of work and competing priorities.
- confidentiality, discretion and tact suitable for dealing with sensitive court material.
- personal maturity, resilience, confidence and an appropriate demeanour to perform functions in court.
- proven ability to effectively build positive relationships with team members and court users through effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- an ability to use a variety of IT software and hardware, in a dynamic environment.
Applications can be made via the I Work for SA site Higher Courts Judicial Assistant – Pool