Judgesโ Clerk โ Judiciary Department (Lesotho)
Job Opportunity: Judgesโ Clerk โ Judiciary Department (Lesotho) โ Apply by 13 June 2025
Location: Judiciary Department, Lesotho
Position: Judgesโ Clerk
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Project Managed by: Office of the Deputy Registrar
Overview:
The Judiciary Department of Lesotho is seeking four (4) qualified and dedicated individuals to fill the role of Judgesโ Clerk. Reporting to the Deputy Registrar, this position offers a unique opportunity for law graduates to support judicial functions by conducting legal research, managing court documentation, and ensuring procedural efficiency within chambers and court proceedings.
Position Purpose:
The Judgesโ Clerk plays a vital role in supporting judges by conducting detailed legal research, preparing case files, assisting in courtroom operations, and managing key administrative tasks that facilitate the delivery of justice.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct Legal Research
-Analyze and identify legal issues for cases before the court
-Discuss case matters with the assigned judge
-Conduct in-depth research on legal topics and report findings
-Present relevant case law and legislation to the judge
-Monitor and update the judiciary on legal developments
2. Manage the Judgeโs Daily Workload
-Maintain and manage the judgeโs diary and schedule
-Verify citations and check drafts of judgments
-Convene court sessions and record judicial instructions
-Secure exhibits and manage court evidence
-Communicate judgment delivery dates to the Registrar
-Assist with pre-trial preparation and meetings
3. Liaise with the Registrar
- Record court postponements and track:
- Fresh cases
- Part-heard cases
- Reserved judgments
- Assess performance of court support staff
- Liaise with the Roll Office on hearing schedules
4. File Management in Chambers
- Maintain status of:
- Criminal trials, applications, and reviews
- Civil trials, applications, and reviews
- Appeal cases
5. Record Keeping & Efficiency Tasks
- Ensure the secure and proper movement of court files
- Deliver complete case files to the Registrar
- Index and store judgments accurately
6. Prepare Monthly Returns
- Compile all judgments delivered and submit monthly reports
Requirements:
-Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
-Strong legal research and analytical skills
-Excellent writing and reporting ability
-High attention to detail and organizational skills
-Ability to integrate knowledge from diverse legal sources
-Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal hours
-Good listening and interpersonal skills
Why Join the Judiciary Department:
-Serve at the heart of Lesothoโs legal system
-Work closely with experienced legal professionals
-Gain exposure to both civil and criminal law procedures
-Contribute meaningfully to justice delivery
-Competitive employment benefits under government terms
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