The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the
objectives of section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity
imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human
Resources policies of the Department will be taken into cons...
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Grade 12, LLB Degree at (NQF 08), valid driver’s license, a minimum of two (02) years’ legal experience and a minimum of three (03) years legal research experience. Superior or litigation experience will be an added advantage.
DUTIES :
Conduct legal research on various legal issues. Statutes, rules, regulations and case law. Analyse and supply complex legal principles and provide summaries and briefs to the judges. Provide research support to judges in the preparation for hearing and trials.
Carry out research and retrieve all material from all sources in both hard copy and electronic formats on legal issues, as requested by a Judge. Prepare and draft speeches, conference or article.
Provide support to judge with analysing legal arguments submitted by litigates. Evaluate the merits of each argument. Research both supporting and opposing case law (precedent) and providing recommendations to the Judges. Summarize legal issues, arguments and relevant case law in the form of legal memos. Prepare a comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of research. Provide support to judges in reviewing and proofreading draft judgments to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Proofread all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers with respect to spelling grammar. Maintain knowledge of recent legal developments, new legislation and relevant case law.
Monitor legal journals to ensure that judges have access to the latest legal information. Keep up-to-date with recent development in relevant areas of law, such as legislative changes, new precedents and emerging legal trends.
National Office (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.
Free State/Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg, 8018. Applications can also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Kimberley: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300. Applications can also be hand delivered to: The High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley
Land Court/Pretoria/labour and Labour Appeals Court: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg
Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 1st Floor, CNR Somtseu & Stalwart, Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.
Eastern Cape/ Gqeberha/Mthatha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London
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