The Hon Erin Jane LONGBOTTOM
Judge, Federal Court of Australia: 20.12.2024
Location: Brisbane
The Hon. Justice Erin Jane Longbottom was appointed to the Federal Court in December 2024.
Prior to her appointment to the Federal Court, she was a member of the Queensland Bar and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2019.
Associateship Applications
Associateship applications for Justice Longbottom commencing in February 2028 are now open.
Her Honour invites interested applicants to apply by 30 November 2026 for consideration.
Applicants must have completed a law degree, ideally have at least 1-2 years’ work experience in a legal practice, and be proficient in legal research, writing and editing. Applications should be sent directly to: ea.longbottomj@fedcourt.gov.au, and should include no more than a one-page covering letter, a two-page curriculum vitae, an academic transcript and contact details of two suitable referees.
Should you have any queries in relation to the associateship position or the recruitment process, please contact Justice Longbottom’s chambers at: ea.longbottomj@fedcourt.gov.au.
General information about associate positions can be found on the Employment pages of the website.
Updated 19 June 2026
NOTE: Australian citizenship is a condition of engagement and may only be waived in exceptional circumstances. A character clearance is generally subject to a nil response being returned to a police record check.
