Research Assistant - Reputable Institution

A reputable institution invites applications from suitably quaified Ghanaians for the job position in its Legal Department as Research Assistant

Position: Research Assistant (Three) (3) years non-renewable fixed term contract)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Summarising arguments or evidence in a proceeding and assessing legal issues in the light of the applicable scholarship and case law
• Conducting detailed research on particular topics
• Preparing pre-hearing memoranda and opinions as well as identifying key issues in matters the Line Manager is scheduled to hear
• Assisting the Line Manager in Court
• Taking detailed notes of oral arguments during hearings
• Assisting the Line Manager in related work such as committees and organisational work
• Cite-and fact-checking drafts of ciocurnents; and
• Administration of Court papers and Case Management. 

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:

• A minimum of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Second Class (Lower Division) from a recognised university. Other Competencies
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Cornputer proficiency
• Drafting skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely when under pressure
• The ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities
• The capacity to work both independently and in a team setting.

 

Experience: No experience required