Apply for 28 Magistrates Grade 1 Job at Judicial Service Commission

Vacancy Title: 28 Magistrates Grade 1

Type: Full Time
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Category: Legal
Jobs at: Judicial Service Commission
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
Deadline: Thursday, August 08, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ugandan citizenship
• Ordinary Level Certificate
• Advanced Level Certificate
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University/Institution
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or a recognized Institution
• Certificate of Enrolment
• Relevant advanced/post-graduate qualifications, ICT qualifications, and work experience are an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In charge of the assigned Magistrates Court
2. Supervising subordinate staff at the assigned Magistrate Court
3. Managing funds released to the Court
4. Hearing and disposing of civil and criminal cases
5. Organizing and chairing Stakeholder and staff meetings, if in charge of station
6. Making periodic visits to detention centres within the Magisterial Area
7. Custodian of the Court Seal
8. Managing an Inventory of Judiciary assets if in charge of station
9. Preparing monthly situational, activity, and performance reports to the Chief Magistrate
10. Ensuring proper utilization of the Electronic Court Case Management Information System/CCAS
11. Making monthly returns to the Registry of Magistrates’ Affairs and Data Management
12. Promoting a positive image of the Judiciary by adhering to the Judicial Code of Conduct, core values, and zero tolerance to corruption among Court Staff and self
13. Ensuring the Registry, Archives, and Exhibit stores are organized
14. Carrying out any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Application Procedure:

1. Apply for only one position on offer in this advert. Multiple applications by an applicant will lead to disqualification.
2. Submit only the documents specified in this advert as a single PDF document.
3. If not contacted by the commission, consider the application unsuccessful.
4. Do not contact any member, officer, or staff of the commission. Canvassing by applicants or on behalf of applicants will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. The application process is free. Do not pay money to anyone for any service related to this recruitment process.
6. Send any complaints or clarifications regarding this recruitment programme via email to the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission at: recruitment2024@jsc.go.ug
7. Complete the Judicial Service Commission form in typed letters. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

Work Hours: 8
Experience: 12 Months
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Application Email: mg12024@jsc.go.ug