Judges Associate Advisor - Volunteer In The Solomon Islands

Judges Associate Advisor - Volunteer in the Solomon Islands The High Court of Solomon Islands presides over serious criminal and civil cases. It also has appellate jurisdiction, hearing appeals from the magistrates' courts and from the Customary Land Appeal Court. The Chief Justice presides over the High Court along with a team of eight judges. Each judge has an associate and an executive assistant. Current associates do not have legal training and perform mostly administrative tasks required by judges. What You'll Do As a VSA Volunteer, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Solomon Islands working alongside judges at the High Court to understand the level of support they require from an associate and the support required to upskill the current team. You will support them to develop their knowledge and experience dealing with file management, the development of resources, finding efficiencies and ensuring that associates have the relevant skills to support judges effectively. Your Skills and Experiences Sound academic background in law with experience of court processes Legal research skills and an understanding of international best practice Prior experience mentoring and coaching people How to Apply Seize this incredible opportunity by applying through our website. For further details on this assignment, reach out to Applications close 18 August 2024. We cover most expenses, including flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance, and utilities during your assignment. Please note that VSA Volunteers must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr