Judicial Assistant

Job PurposeProviding judicial assistance to the Resident Judges and to the Registry in line with DIFC Courts policies and procedures.Areas of ResponsibilitiesDrafting judgments and orders for Resident Judges through reviewing case briefs and submissions and consulting with the Resident Judge.Conducting legal research for Resident Judges and the Registry and presenting such research.Providing editorial assistance to Resident Judges and to the Registry in relation to judgments, articles and other documents.Providing other judicial and legal support to the Resident Judges and the Registry as and when needed.Attending hearings with Resident Judges as and when needed and to prepare documents related to the hearings including draft orders as and when required.Preparing bench memoranda as and when instructed by Resident Judges and Registrars.Other duties as and when required: - Drafting Practice Directions and Guidance Notes to ensure efficiency and consistency in the way that cases are dealt with by the DIFC CourtsCo-ordinating with Case Progression Officers in case-related mattersCo-ordinating with the Registry on the assigning of cases to Resident JudgesParticipating in ad-hoc projects as assignedProfessional ExperienceUndergraduate Degree or equivalent in Law2-5 years’ experience in a relevant environment