The Federal Court offers a number of associate positions each year. Associates are employed as part of the personal chambers staff of a particular judge. They provide legal research, in-court duties and other support for that judge.
Associate positions are generally not advertised and the selection of associates is conducted directly by the judge(s).
Generally, associates are employed at the Federal Court Staff 5 level on a non-ongoing, contract basis for up to 12 months, usually commencing early in the law term, but may also be engaged at other times throughout the year. Conditions of service are generally as that for other Court staff. Other general information on employment at the Court is available in the Information Package for Prospective Applicants.
How do I apply for an Associate position?
To apply for an associate position you need to:
Decide in which Court registry you would like to be considered for work;
Prepare curriculum vitae including an Academic Transcript and a general application. You should also indicate if there are particular availability periods when you wish to be considered for employment.
Forward your application directly to the judge or to the District Registrar in the appropriate registry. Address details are available at the 'contact the Court' page of this website.
Associate positions