Job Description
The Legal Researcher will assist Judicial officers in conducting legal research and other related tasks, as listed within the specific tasks in the section below.
 Conduct legal research;
 Prepare memoranda such as bench memos to be used by judges during oral arguments;
 Prepare draft orders and opinions;
 Proofread the judges’ orders and opinions
 Verify citations used in judgement writing
 Verifying that pleadings and other documents submitted to the court comply with legal requirements and court rules
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Law
2 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
4 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Ability to apply basic computer knowledge
