LAW RESEARCHER REF NO: 2020/81/OCJ

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LAW RESEARCHER REF NO: 2020/81/OCJ

(3 Year Contract)

Re-advert: Candidates who previously applied, are encouraged to re-apply

SALARY: R376 596 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS An LLB degree or four years recognized legal qualification; Sound knowledge of domestic and international legal databases. Library and book-based research knowledge, 1-year relevant legal research experience; A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Excellent research and analytical skills; Report writing and editing skills; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); Understanding of the Constitution and relevant legislation; Computer literacy (MS Word); Ability to access and utilize computer research programmes (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Jutastat); Planning and organising ability; Ability to integrate knowledge from diverse sources; Accuracy and attention to detail; Interpersonal skills; Problems solving skills; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work independently.

DUTIES: Conduct legal research as required by the Judges and other personnel of the Court; Perform proofreading functions, 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; checking judgments for style and accuracy of citations; Perform quasi-judicial functions; Attend to additional duties as assigned.

ENQUIRIES: Ms M Luthuli Tel No: (051) 406 8191

APPLICATIONS: may be submitted electronically via email: [email protected].

NOTE: Electronic applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies are allowed; certification should not be more than three months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

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