How to become a Judge's Associate
Supports a Judge by undertaking research and administrative tasks, maintaining records of proceedings in court, and liaising with legal parties and the public.
Main tasks
- 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
Ways in
- University: Law & Justice degrees, Offered by 38 universities in Australia
- TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Legal Services (BSB30320); Certificate IV in Legal Services (BSB40620); Diploma of Court Operations (PSP50216); Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $69,940 a year
- About 21,000 people work in this job group now, and about 22,700 are projected by 2035. (+7.8%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Judge's Associate?
Ways in include: Law & Justice degrees; Certificate III in Legal Services; Certificate IV in Legal Services.
How much does a Judge's Associate earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $69,940 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Judge's Associate a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 8% by 2035, from about 21,000 to about 22,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Judge's Associate?
Not always. 34% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Law & Justice degrees; Certificate III in Legal Services; Certificate IV in Legal Services.
Will AI change the work of a Judge's Associate?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04