Judicial Complaints Commission
JUDICIAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) is a statutory body established pursuant to Article 236 (1) of the Constitution, Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia. Its Mission is to “Timely address grievances from the public against judges and judicial officers for a just and accountable judicial system. “In its quest to improve service delivery, the Commission is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
LEGAL COUNSEL (2)
1. Reports to: Chief Legal Counsel
Location: Lusaka
Main Duties
- Undertakes timely the drafting of legal opinions in order to facilitate investigation and compliance with the law.
- Undertakes timely the preparation of contracts and other legal documents in order to ensure compliance with the law and safeguard the interests of the Commission.
- Undertakes timely the investigations of judicial complaints and suspected misconduct of judges and judicial officers in order to facilitate their redress and implementation of appropriate interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate
(b) Bachelor of Laws Degree
(c) Advocate of the High Court
(d) Member of the Law Association of Zambia
(e) 6 years experience
(f) Ability to write technical and analytical reports
(g) Ability to communicate effectively in English
OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
(a) Leadership
(b) Computer Literate
(c) Interpersonal
(d) Analytical
(e) Confidentiality
(f) Innovative
(g) Negotiation
(h) Integrity
Method Of Application
Interested candidates meeting the above credentials should send their application letters accompanied with certified copies of Academic Certificates and Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three (3) traceable references to the Secretary, Judicial Complaints Commission, Plot No. 2020, Church Road, P.O Box 50781, Lusaka. The position applied for should be clearly indicated on the envelope. The closing date for receiving applications is 31st January, 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.