LAW RESEARCHER REF NO: 2025/314/OCJ (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09).

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract.

CENTRE : National Office: Midrand

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Matric; an LLB (or four-year recognised legal qualification); and at least three (3) years of dedicated legal research experience in a legal/judicial, regulatory, or policy environment. Candidates must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Judicial Service Commission Act, 1994, and the Code of Judicial Conduct, a sound understanding of the Constitution and related legislation, and advanced research and analytical capability. Strong report-writing and editing skills; excellent written and verbal communication; computer literacy (MS Office) and proficiency with legal research platforms (Sabinet, LexisNexis, Jutastat) are essential.

Additional strengths include planning and organising, basic project management, the ability to integrate knowledge from diverse sources, problem-solving, accuracy and attention to detail, stakeholder-savvy interpersonal skills, and the capacity to work independently and under pressure. Demonstrated understanding of the functioning of commissions and tribunals is required; experience in a regulatory enforcement environment and admission as an attorney/advocate will be an advantage. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are required.

DUTIES : Provide support to legal research functions for the Judges and other Court officials: Provide support with legal research on various legal issues, statutes, rules, regulations, and case law, Analyse and apply complex legal principles and provide summaries to the judges, Provide research support to judges in the preparation of hearings 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, Provide analysis through studying all the relevant material, Study all the relevant material and provide a thorough analysis thereof.

Prepare and compile legal opinions: Provide support to the judges with legal arguments analysis submitted by litigants, evaluate merits of each argument, Research supporting and opposing case law (precedent) and provide recommendations to the judges, review legal issues, arguments, and relevant case law in the form of legal memos, Prepare a comprehensive memorandum on the outcome of the legal research. Provide support with drafting of clear.

consistent and comprehensive judgments: Provide support to judges in reviewing and proofreading draft judgment(s) to ensure clarity and accuracy, Proofread all judgments, articles, speeches and conference papers with respect to spelling and grammar, Quality assure all references and footnotes in all judgments and legal articles against the original text to ensure correctness and accuracy, Correct mistakes (typos) with the help of track changes so that judges can accept or decline any proposed changes.

Ensure that Judges are up to date on recent developments in case law, practice directives and legislation: Quality assure the maintenance of knowledge of recent legal developments, new legislation, and relevant case law, provide support to the monitoring of legal journals, ensure that judges have access to 72 the latest legal information, Keep up breast with recent developments in relevant areas of law, such as legislative changes, new precedents, and emerging legal trends.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms M Songca Tel No: (010) 493 2575 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. S. Tshidino, Tel No: (010) 493 8771

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/314/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : The Organization will give preference