Judicial Service Recruitment 2024

The under listed Judicial Service recruitment vacancies are opened for applications : Legal Officer, Judicial Clerk / Research Assistant and Head of Legal Department.

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Recruitment Of Legal Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing writs, pleadings, submissions, statements of cases, witness statements and other court/legal processes both for and against the institution
• Representing the institution in court and other fora such as the labour commission, etc, when necessary
• Advising on cases that should be referred to the external lawyers of the institution in the discharge of their obligations to the institution
• Advising on statutory compliances.
• Researching and preparing legal opinions on civil matters affecting the institution
• Drafting and/or reviewing letters, contracts and agreements for and on behalf of the institution and monitoring legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance
• Assisting in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of the institution policies
• Providing sound legal advice for the institution and making recommendations to management as necessary
• Conducting research and providing opinions on internal issues
• Causing to be maintained, a database of the status of all court matters involving the institution
• Providing corporate secretarial services
• Submitting reports to Line Manager as required
• Performing other functions assigned

Job Qualifications

• LLB/BA and BL
• Must be on the roll of lawyers and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing
• A high moral character with proven integrity
• A Master’s degree would be an advantage
• other advantage: Corporate Secretarial experience
• Should be highly proficient in the use of ICT tools

Recruitment Of Judicial Clerk / Research Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Summarising arguments or evidence in proceedings and assessing legal issues in the light of the applicable laws
• Conducting detailed research on particular topics
• Preparing pre-hearing memoranda and opinions as well as identifying key issues in matters the Line Manager is scheduled to hear
• Assisting the Line Manager in Court
• Taking detailed notes of oral arguments during hearings
• Assisting the Line Manager in related work such as committees and organisational work
• Citing and a fact-checking draft of documents and
• Administration of court papers and case management

Job Qualification

• LLB/BA and Qualifying Certificate in Law
• Must be on the roll of Lawyers and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing
• High moral character with proven integrity
• Another advantage: Corporate Secretarial experience
• Should be highly proficient in the use of ICT tools

Recruitment Of Head of Legal Department

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing and filing writs, pleadings, submissions, statements of cases, witness statements and other court/legal processes both for and against the institution
• Representing the institution in court and other fora such as the Labour Commission, etc, when necessary
• Advising on civil matters such as high-profile cases that should be referred to the external lawyers of the institution
• Liaising with the external lawyers of the institution in the discharge of their obligations to the institution
• Advise on statutory compliance
• Research and prepare legal opinions on civil matters affecting the institution
• Drafting and/or reviewing letters, contracts and agreements for and on behalf of the institution and monitoring legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance
• Assisting in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of the institution’s policies
• Providing sound legal advice to the institution and making recommendations to management as necessary
• Conducting research and providing opinions on internal issues
• Causing to be maintained, a database of the status of all court matters involving the institution
• Submitting weekly and monthly work reports to Line Manager
• Perform other related functions assigned

Job Qualifications

• LLB/BA and BL
• Must be on the roll of Lawyers and a member of the Ghana Bar Association in good standing
• A Master’s in Public Administration or MBA would be an advantage
• High moral character with proven integrity
• Must be highly proficient in the use of ICT tools
• A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience with 5 years of administrative experience in a managerial position

Application Procedures : How To Apply

• Qualified applicants should apply and attach their CVs, relevant certificates and the names, addresses and contact details of 3 referees to:

The Judicial Secretary
Judicial Service of Ghana
Supreme Court Administration Block
P.O.Box 119, Accra

Application Closing Date

Closing Date date is 6th February 2023