DEPARTMENT : HIGH COURT
LOCATION : MASERU
JOB TITLE : JUDGES CLERK
GRADE : G
NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 2
RESPONSIBLE TO : DEPUTY REGISTRAR
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Registrar, the incumbent is responsible for managing work schedule for the Judge and conducting research for Judges to prepare judgments.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Conduct Legal Research
1.1 Assist the Judge in analyzing and determining issues involved in
cases heard.
1.2 Discuss issues so determined with the Judge.
1.3 Carry out detailed research on particular topics.
1.4 Present the researched materials on all decided cases and legislations
both local and international to the judge.
1.5 Monitor and bring to the attention of the judiciary new developments
in law and jurisprudence.
2. Prepares the Judges’ daily workload
2.1 Manage the Judge’s diary in relation to delivery of judgements.
2.2 Cite checking draft judgements before delivery.
2.3 Convene the court, and sit in Court for the duration of every trial to
note and follow up any orders.
2.4 Secure for transmission to the Registrar any exhibits handed in during
trial.
2.5 Communicates dates of delivery of judgments to Registrar.
2.6 Liaise with the Registrar to prepare for the Judges’ request of the
meetings. For example, pre-trial meetings with lawyers.
3. Liaise with the Registrar on Court matters.
Record all postponements made in court in relation to:
3.1 Fresh Cases
3.2 Part- heard cases
3.3 Reserved judgments
3.4 Record and assess all support staff in court
3.5 Record stage of proceedings in Court
3.6 Performing any other court related work requested to improve the efficiency of the court.
3.7 Liaise with the Roll Office regarding postponements and new hearing dates.
4. Keep stock of files in chambers and their status:
4.1 Criminal Trials 4.2 Criminal Applications
4.3 Criminal Reviews
4.4 Civil Trials
4.5 Civil Applications
4.6 Civil Reviews
4.7 Appeal Cases
5. Safekeeping of Records / performing any court related work requested to improve the efficiency of the court.
5.1 Ensures proper movement and management of files in and out of the
Judge’s Chambers
5.2 Takes all complete cases to the Registrar for safe – keeping in the Registries.
5.3 Ensures overall file security in chambers.
5.4 Ensures proper filing and indexing of all delivered judgment in Judges’ Chambers.
6. Preparation of monthly returns
6.1 Compilation of all Judgments delivered and reports.
JOB SPECIFICATION
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
7. Personal Traits
(a) For work of others / none
7.1 For property (Materials, Resources and Equipment)
Subject to the supervision of his/her immediate supervisor, the
Incumbent accounts for materials and equipment placed at his/her
disposal.
8. Complexity
(a) Decision Making
Subject to the direction of the Judge and the Registrar, the
incumbent will decide on law applicable to each case.
(b) Problem Solving
The incumbent shall collect materials and analyse the material to
come up with appropriate information for judgement in question.
(c) Dexterity
The incumbents’ task involves good listening, writing and research
and analytical skills.
He/she will also need • Report writing
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Integrate knowledge from diverse sources
• Planning and organizing ability
WORKING CONDITIONS
(a) Unfavorable Conditions:
At times the nature of research will subject the incumbent to
unfavorable condition, which will include working beyond normal
working hours, on holidays or even over the weekends.
(b) Hazards:
The incumbent shall sometimes be exposed to risk of attack by
litigant or relatives of accused persons.
Applications on relevant forms of GP. 104 for serving officers and GP. 103 for job seekers accompanied by certified copies of educational Certificates, transcripts, C.V’s etc.… should be hand delivered to Human Resources Division High Court not later than 13 June, 2022.
