Current Vacancies at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate undergraduate qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience at the Senior Management
• Attributes: Demonstrated leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy implementation skills. Insight into the South African Judiciary and applicable legislation.
• Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and priorities. Be conversant with the structure and operations of the Public Sector.
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, teamwork and networking skills. A compulsory pre-entry into the Senior Management Service Certificate from the National School of Government will be required before assumption of duty.

DUTIES :

• Serve as the Accounting Officer of the National Government Department: Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) in ensuring that the resources allocated to the Department are optimally deployed and utilised to achieve the strategic objectives of the Department in supporting the Judiciary. Coordinate and organise the resources of the OCJ to implement the National Development Plan (NDP) and Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and priorities pertaining to the OCJ.
• Provide strategic direction to and management of the Department through coordinating the implementation of the strategic vision and direction, leading the formulation, development of support and enabling tools to ensure execution, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the OCJ strategy and plans internally and to all applicable oversight bodies. Strengthen the OCJ’s governance, compliance and organizational capacity to deliver on its mandate.
• Provide strategic advisory and support services to the Chief Justice as the Head of the Judiciary and Head of the Constitutional Court. Direct the development and maintenance systems for the administration of the Superior Courts with a view to improve access to justice and the efficiency of such systems.
• Establish relevant organisational structures and systems. Direct the provisioning of secretariat and advisory support to the Chief Justice on inter-judicial relations and government matters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12, Degree in Internal Audit/ Finance/ Accounting/ Risk Management equivalent relevant qualification at (NQF level 7),
• Must have minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience at senior management level in internal audit environment. A driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Manage governance, compliance, performance audits and Information Technology audits.
• Oversee the risk management, anti-corruption and integrity services.
• Monitor the facilitation of forensic audits and investigations, Oversee the provision of technical advisory and secretariat support services to Audit and Risk Committees, Manage and control the Chief Directorate 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate and a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Advanced Diploma in Management, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Management, or an relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 7. As recognized by SAQA. An LLB Degree qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior management level, of which at least three years must have been in the field of la or Court management/ Administration. A valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), prior to the appointment. 

DUTIES :

• Manage administrative support to courts in the Division of the High Court and Specialised Court (Laour and Labour Appeals Court), Manage the provisioning of library and research services,
• Manage Court facilities and security services and monitor risk for the High Court, Manage case and courts records,
• Manage quality assurance and auxiliary services Manage, monitor and evaluate the functioning of courts in the Division of the High Court and Specialised Court, Manage the uitilisaton of resources and Manage the Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12, An undergraduate qualification at (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Management or relevant equivalent qualification, 5 years’ middle / senior managerial level experience in a relevant field. A valid driver’s license.
• Relevant work experience in the field of court administration or an operations management environment will be an added advantage.
• The successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme (certificate) will be required prior to appointment

DUTIES :

• Manage administrative support to the Supreme Court of Appeal, Manage the provisioning of library and research ices, manage case and Court records. Manage quality assurance and auxiliary services.
• Manage, Monitor and evaluate the functioning of the Supreme Court of Appeal. Manage and ensure the effective utilization of human, financial and Physical resources in line with applicable legislation.
• Implement Annual Performance Plans and Operational Plans. Manage risk and security management services. Oversee audit processes of the Supreme Court of Appeal. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 and LLB degree or equivalent qualification,8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience, Leadership and Managerial experience; A valid driver’s license, Computer literacy. Knowledge of Case Flow Management. Understanding of Facilities and Security Management. Leadership capabilities. 

DUTIES :

• Mentor and advice on the tracking and management of the progression of all cases filed in court and management of time and events necessary to move cases from initiation through to disposition and reporting to the Judge President; Make input or amendments of Court rules and Practice
• Directives to improve efficiency at the High Court, implement directives issued by the Judge President, manage implementation of the Departmental strategic objectives relating to the processing of cases within the Case flow management framework at the High Court, Compile training manuals and provide training to Registrar and support staff. Stakeholder Management,
• Human Resources Management; Court and Case Flow Management/Quasi-Judicial Function, Manage service level agreement framework and managing strategic Court efficiency projects and best practices, Information and Case/Court documentation management system, Safeguard case records in accordance with prescripts,
• Achieve excellence in delivering the planned customer service outcomes for the department and monitoring the unit’s service delivery in order to achieve the service delivery targets and to ensure the highest level of customer care and customer satisfaction, Manage PMDS of staff. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate and an LLB degree or four year recognized legal qualification at NQF level 8; A minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification legal experience;
• A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience; Sound knowledge of domestic and international legal databases A valid driver’s license; Completed articles will be an added advantage. An LLM will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Perform all legal duties for the judges to enable them to prepare judgments. Research and retrieve all material from all sources in both hard copy and electronic format on legal issues, as requested by judges. Read all the relevant material and analyse it thoroughly. Discuss all possible variations on a legal point with colleagues and/or the judge. Prepare a comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of the research.
• Proof read all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers. Verify all references and footnotes in all judgments and legal articles against the original text for correctness. Correct documents with the help of track changes to allow for the acceptance/rejection of the proposed changes.
• Drafting of speeches, conference notes and legal articles. Monitoring and bringing to the attention of judges of the court recent developments in case law and jurisprudence. Assist court personnel with research related queries as assigned. 

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CENTRE

•  Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein Ref No: 2025/68/OCJ 
• Free State Division of the High Court: Bloemfontein Ref No: 2025/69/OCJ 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate and an LLB degree or four year recognized legal qualification at NQF level 8; A minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification legal experience;
• A minimum of three (3) years legal research experience; Sound knowledge of domestic and international legal databases A valid driver’s license; Completed articles will be an added advantage. An LLM will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Perform all legal duties for the judges to enable them to prepare judgments. Research and retrieve all material from all sources in both hard copy and electronic format on legal issues, as requested by judges. Read all the relevant material and analyse it thoroughly. Discuss all possible variations on a legal point with colleagues and/or the judge. Prepare a comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of the research.
• Proof read all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers. Verify all references and footnotes in all judgments and legal articles against the original text for correctness. Correct documents with the help of track changes to allow for the acceptance/rejection of the proposed changes.
• Drafting of speeches, conference notes and legal articles. Monitoring and bringing to the attention of judges of the court recent developments in case law and jurisprudence. Assist court personnel with research related queries as assigned. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• 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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric and Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Legal Interpreting, Language Practice, Linguistic or relevant qualification;
• 5 years’ experience in the language and interpreting environment starting from level 7; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework, governing the Public Service:
• Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescripts, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental , Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of Criminal, Civil and family cases, Constitutional law cases and Policy development.

DUTIES :

• Manage the provision of language interpretation services in court proceedings;
• Manage and facilitate the implementation of language policy within the Department;
•  Manage the coordination, reporting and analysis of court interpreting information and translation;
• Manage the quality assurance for court interpreting and translation services;
•  Manage the development and implementation of Sign language interpreting; Provide effective, people management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12. One (01) to three (03) years; secretarial experience or as an office assistant in a legal environment.
• A valid drivers’ license. LLB degree or minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, NA/Bcom Law degree will serve as an added advantage and results must accompany the application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a typing test.  

DUTIES :

• To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. To ensure that the Judgements are typed and correspondences are filled accordingly in the right sections. To ensure that signed Judgments and orders are handed down in court or virtually, sent to the typist and Library (Judgment only).
• To ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to. To ensure all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filled. To ensure that stationary for the Judge is ordered and collected. To ensure all files received from various section(s) are verified by Registrar on that section.
• To ensure that the register of reviews is up to date and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the review Clerk. To ensure that register/template of the reserved judgement is updated and notifying the Statistical officer as well as the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down. To ensure that the transcribed judgments from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and signature.
• To ensure that the heads of Arguments from various stakeholders are received filed and verified. Inform parties involved via-email and telephonically of time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying them on how judgment will be handed down.
• To ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are in court before the court start or before the Judge enters the court. To ensure that all cases are called and recorded as per the court roll.
• Calling the case number and the parties’ names on record before Judge allow parties to start with their matter. To ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in court, when required. To ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally and captured accordingly. To ensure that the correct order is endorsed on the file and or on Caselines after it was granted by Judge in court.
• To ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order on time. To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month receive the preauthorization for the Judge’s vehicle. To remind the Judge of the invoices that need to be submission of S&T claims can be processed.
• To ensure the submission of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purpose. To ensure that court roll(s) is submitted to the Statistical Officer on or before every Friday. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric certificate, an LLB degree or a 4-year legal qualification (or equivalent).
• A valid Driver’s license. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing proficiency test. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To ensure that judgments are typed, and correspondences is appropriately captured and saved in the correct locations and safeguarded; Provide general secretarial / administrative duties to the Judge. Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings, official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. etc;
• Perform digital recording of court proceedings urgent court after hours and ensure integrity of such recordings, store, keep and file court records safely: after a case has been completed and opinion, decision or judgment entry released, returns case file to the Registrar; Accompany the Judge to the court and circuit courts; ensure that the register/template for the reserved judgments is updated timeously and that the Statistics Officer is notified when judgment remains outstanding and/or has been handed down, Cooperate with Judges, Supervisors and co-workers as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Court;
• Management of Judge’s vehicle and logbook; compile data and prepares reports and documents for assigned judges as necessary, including expenses reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statement, and case management; Arrange receptions for the Judge, and his visitors and attend to their needs; To remind the Judge of invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed. To ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes.
• To ensure that stats are submitted to the Statistical Officer timeously. To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Office. Management of Judge’s Library and updating of loose-leaf publications; Ensure that the Judge’s stationery is ordered and collected; Execute Legal research as directed by the Judge. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Attention to detail. Customer service skills and Computer literacy (Ms Word) and including Dictaphone typing, Confidentiality and time management. Comply with departmental policies and prescripts and procedures or guidelines.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade twelve (12), one (1) to three (3) years’ Secretarial experience or as an Office Assistant, a valid driver’s license, an LLB Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA or Bachelor Law Degree will serve as an added advantage and results must accompany the application, shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. 

DUTIES :

• Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing).
• Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge.
• Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the court.
• Compile court statistics daily. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours, financial disclosure statements and case management.
• Arrange refreshments for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of Judge’s library and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12. A minimum of one-year secretarial experience. A valid driver’s license. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA Law or BCom Law degree will serve as an added advantage (results must accompany the application).
• Secretarial experience in a legal/court environment will serve as an added advantage. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test.

DUTIES :

• Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the judge. Typing (or formatting) of draft memoranda decisions, opinions or judgment entries written by, or assigned by the judge.
• Manage and type correspondence, judgments and orders for the judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarise appointments, meetings and official visits. Make travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Store, keep and safeguard all case files and update the case files with the order made by the judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent cases after hours and ensure the integrity of such recordings.
• Accompany the judge to court. Manage the judge’s vehicle, logbook and the driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for the judge as necessary including expense reports, financial disclosure statements and case management.
• Arrange refreshments for the judge and his/her visitors and attend to their needs. Manage the judge’s library and the updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the judge and comply with all departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade twelve (12), one (1) to three (3) years’ Secretarial experience or as an Office Assistant, a valid driver’s license, an LLB Degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA or Bachelor Law Degree will serve as an added advantage and results must accompany the application, shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test

DUTIES :

• To ensure attendance and screening of all incoming and outgoing calls. To ensure that appointments and meetings of the Judge are diarized. To ensure that the judgments are typed and correspondences are filed accordingly in the right sections. To ensure that signed Judgments and orders handed down in court or virtually are sent to the typist and the library (Judgment only).
• To ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to. To ensure that all incoming and outgoing documents are recorded and filed. To ensure that stationery for the Judge is ordered and collected. To ensure that the court files are ready and Judge has all documents in the file on time as per duty roster. To ensure that all files received from various section(s) are verified by the Registrar of that section.
• To ensure that the register of reviews is up to date and signed on receipt and return of reviews to the review Clerk. To ensure that he register/template of the reserved judgment is updated and notifying the Statistics officer as well as the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down. To ensure that the transcribed judgments from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and signature.
• To ensure that the Heads of Arguments from various stakeholders are received filed and verified. Informing parties involved via e-mail and or telephonically of time and date when reserved judgments will be handed down, further notifying them on how the judgement will be handed down. To ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are in court before the court starts or before Judge enters the court.
• To ensure that all cases are called and recorded as per court roll. Calling the case number and the parties’ names on record before Judge can allow parties to start with their matters. To ensure that the correct Oath ID or declaration is administered in court, when required. To ensure that the exhibits are handled, controlled and noted professionally and captured accordingly.
• To ensure that the correct order is endorsed on the file and or on Caselines after it was granted by Judge in court. To ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order on time, attend to sign the documents being signed prior approval. To ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before 5th of every month to the Transport Officer.
• To ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance and service, receive the preauthorization for the Judge’s vehicle. To remind the Judge of the invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed. To ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. To ensure that court roll(s) is submitted to the Statistical. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 and an LLB Degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification,
• MR3: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in legal profession.
• MR4: LLB Degree or equivalent plus minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in legal profession.
• MR5: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 14 years post qualification experience in legal profession. Superior court or litigation experience will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and execute quasi-judicial functions, Co-ordination of Case Flow, Management support process to the Judiciary and Prosecution, Manage the issuing of all processes, Initiating Court Proceedings, Co-ordinate, interpreting services, appeals and reviews,
• Process unopposed divorces and the facilitation of Pre-Trial conferences, Quality checks on Criminal Record Book, Authenticate signatures of Legal Practitioners, Notaries and Sworn Translators, Supervision and management of staff, Provide practical training and assistance to the Registrars’ Clerks,
• Ensure annotation of relevant publications, codes, acts and rules, Attend to and execute requests from the Judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters,
• Exercise control over the management and safekeeping of case records and the record room, Deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and Legislation.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Operational knowledge in operating a CRT Machine will be an added advantage. A valid Driver’s License.

DUTIES :

• Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings,
• Proper recording of court proceedings, perform playback events during or after the session,
• Attend to general administrative functions for court administration

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12, No experience required, A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Perform clerical and administrative work within the Court,
• Handle court’s request files, render case management duties,
• Provide support with administrative registrar 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade twelve (12). Relevant experience in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage, demonstrate a sound understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Supply Chain Management guidelines and other related prescripts,
• knowledge of Public Sector Procurement process, rules and regulations, knowledge of JYP/LOGIS will serve as an added advantage. A Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Demand and acquisition of goods/services, Ensure compliance with SCM policies.
• Request, receive and assess quotations, capture requisition on the system, receive procured item and capture invoices on JYP, assist end users with a compilation of clear specifications, provide administrative procurement support to all stakeholders, ensure proper filling and safe guard of procurement documents. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate.   

DUTIES :

• Render efficient and effective support to the court. Prepare courts timeously and assuring the courts run smoothly.
• To assist by handing up of documents, exhibits to judges. Being of assistance to the witnesses and public while the courts are in session.
• Assisting the advocates by ushering them to and from the Judge’s chambers. Assisting Judges by collecting and delivering of files and documents.
• Collection and deliveries of post and documents as required. Distributing of post and documents accordingly. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• ABET (NQF level 2), Grade 12 certificate or Qualification at (NQF 4).
• A minimum of 1 year relevant court exposure (given the nature of the High Court environment w.r.t the interaction with the Judge’s),
• A valid driver’s License will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room, Maintain Court Rooms’ records, Facilitate the smooth- running of the court rooms, Collect and distribute court files. Escorts members of the bench to and from court and attends Judges' chambers with counsel. Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in. Be present in court during the session.
• Organize the court crew and inform them of the starting times, in line with the daily court roll. Maintain silence and order in the court rooms when Judges enter or leave.
• Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies, and dissemination according to the distribution list. Submit exhibitions to the Judges for examination. Write court orders as per Judges’ instructions. Prepare legal books for Judges and return them to the library.
• Prepare other related books, records or stationery that will be used in court rooms. Draw out, check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the court rooms).
• Report the missing files to the Judges. File/ archive the documents, registers, etc. Assist with the scheduling of court matters (motion opposed). Arrange the representation of cases. Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court. Room shortages. Sort and check the court files. Keep the court files safe. Make copies of Court rolls and circulate according to the distribution list.