Judge's Associate
What the work is
Supports a Judge by undertaking research and administrative tasks, maintaining records of proceedings in court, and liaising with legal parties and the public.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Undertakes administrative tasks on behalf of a Judge
- Conducts research and prepares briefs for a Judge
- Drafts court orders, judgments and other legal documents under a Judge's direction
- Maintains records of court proceedings and case files
- Assists in the preparation of legal arguments and opinions
- Liaises with legal practitioners, members of the media, and parties involved in court cases
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a regional magistrates court and a family dispute resolution service in a fictional state. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- Two parents who arrived angry leave with a plan for the school holidays
- A self-represented person says they felt heard, even though the decision went against them
- A busy list finishes on time and every matter was treated with care
Hard days
- A full list, a short day and people who are upset, confused or frightened
- A decision that will disappoint someone, however carefully you reach it
- Hearing the same sad stories again and again and having to stay fair
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 281234, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.