Overview
Judicial Assistant Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at DIFC Courts
Title: Judicial Assistant
Company: DIFC Courts
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Purpose
Providing judicial assistance to the Resident Judges and to the Registry in line with DIFC Courts policies and procedures.
Areas of Responsibilities
- Drafting 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 Courts
- Co-ordinating with Case Progression Officers in case-related matters
- Co-ordinating with the Registry on the assigning of cases to Resident Judges
- Participating in ad-hoc projects as assigned
Professional Experience
Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Law
2-5 years’ experience in a relevant environment
