Division : Legal
Report To : Chief Legal Adviser

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Comprehensive knowledge of an experience in criminal, constitutional and administrative laws; drafting skills in legal documents and legislative instruments; ability to work well under pressure and apply good judgment in decision making; ability to negotiate skillfully
Communication: Ability to communicate orally and to write skillfully
Teamwork: Ability to work in a team
Managing Performance: Ability to establish priorities in the Legal Division

To be responsible for the provision of timely research while keeping abreast with the latest development in the legal field
To be responsible to the Chief Legal Adviser or such other officers of the legal division
To give administrative and research support to officers of the legal division as may be directed, with a view to promptly disposing cases due for decision
To conduct and update legal research on core issues raised in the course of court proceedings or investigation as identified by officers of the division.
To organize factual and legal materials following any research and arrange presentation of the matter in a structured and coherent manner
To attend court hearings and ensure authenticity of transcripts of cases assigned to him
To assist in the setting up of a network of electronic legal libraries and undertake research and retrieve such specified information, as may be required
To assist in the drafting of rules and legal opinions
To undertake research for the compilation of legislations, jurisprudence and other materials for the purpose of publication and dissemination of the law
To assist in the preparation of leaflets, pamphlets and other publications on specific laws or legal issues
To use ICT in the performance of his duties
To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from the Legal Research Officer in the roles ascribed to him