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