REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\nJUDICIARY
\nEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
\nThe Judiciary is an arm of Government established under Part VIII of the Constitution (Amendment) No. 2 of 2016. Its mission is \u201cto administer justice to all in an independent, impartial, competent and timely manner.\u201d In order to improve service delivery, the Judiciary is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies.<\/p>\n
1. COMMISSIONER (ADJUDICATOR) \u2013 SMALL CLAIMS COURT
\nTO BE BASED IN CHIPATA ON PART-TIME BASIS (4 POSITIONS)<\/p>\n
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
\nThe successful candidate will be required to report to the Registrar responsible for the Small Claims Courts and will be responsible for the following duties:
\na) Review and assess cases to determine the eligibility for resolution within the Small Claims Court jurisdiction;b) Conduct hearings and ensure all parties have an opportunity to present their cases and be heard;c) Render decisions promptly and explain legal rules and regulations to litigants and ensure compliance with orders and decisions;d) Issue appropriate orders and decisions;e) Maintain accurate records of proceedings;f) Determine dates and timelines for hearings, status and scheduling;g) Prepare written orders, rulings or judgments;h) Communicate litigants\u2019 rights and responsibilities clearly, courteously and professionally;i) Clarify legal procedures and processes to litigants;j) Stay updated on developments in legal procedures and attend training sessions or workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT
\nMinimum Primary\/Secondary Education:
\n\u2022 Full Form V \/ Grade 12 School Certificate with at least 5 O-Levels including English.
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\nMinimum Vocational\/Professional Qualifications:
\n\u2022 LLB Degree\u2022 Certificate of Admission as an Advocate of the High Court.
\nMinimum Relevant Experience:
\n\u2022 Five (5) years as a legal practitioner.<\/p>\n
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
\nWritten Skills
\n\u2022 Ability to write reasoned judgments and rulings.
\nOral Skills
\n\u2022 Ability to communicate effectively in English.
\nOther Skills\/Attributes
\n\u2022 Analytical skills\u2022 Impartiality\u2022 Integrity\u2022 Confidentiality\u2022 Legal Research skills
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