Job responsibilities
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Conduct legal research;
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Prepare memoranda such as bench memos to be used by judges during oral arguments;
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Prepare draft orders and opinions;
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Proofread the judges’ orders and opinions
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Verify citations used in judgement writing
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Verifying that pleadings and other documents submitted to the court comply with legal requirements and court rules
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
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
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Required relevant experience
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Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
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High integrity and professional ethical standards
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Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems within expectations;