When applying for an RSCSL vacancy, fill out and attach the Personal History Form.
Those applying for internships should fill out the Internship Programme Application Form here.
Send completed applications to info@rscsl.org
Current Vacancies
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Registrar, and within limits of delegated authority, the Legal Officer will carry out the following functions:
• Provide legal advice on matters relating to the exercise of the functions of the Registrar including
(a) matters relating to suspects, accused and convicted persons;
(b) matters relating to RSCSL proceedings
(c) matters relating to witnesses and victims; (d) matters relating to host countries, other governments,
non-governmental organizations, and international organizations; (e) matters relating to the press and
public and (f) matters relating to agreements and contracts to which the Residual Special Court is a party.
• Provide assistance with negotiations and drafting of bilateral agreements between the Residual Special Court and other entities.
• Provide assistance with drafting and reviewing of amendments to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, Practice Directions and other legal instruments applicable to the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone.
• Draft written submissions and assist with the preparation of oral submissions before the RSCSL on matters relating to the Registrar’s functions.
• Conduct research and draft legal and other correspondence and memoranda.
• Monitor motions submitted by the parties, and decisions, orders and judgments rendered by the RSCSL in judicial or other proceedings before the Court.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registrar.