The Ministry of Law and Justice in Islamabad offers rewarding career opportunities for legal professionals, with new job openings anticipated in 2024.
Overview of Ministry of Law and Justice
The Ministry of Law and Justice plays a pivotal role in Pakistan’s legal and judicial system. It oversees legislation, advises on legal affairs, and administers justice system institutions.
Key bodies under the Ministry include the Law and Justice Commission, Pakistan Legal Aid Agency, Office of Federal Ombudsman and law reform commissions. The Ministry also drafts and reviews laws, acts as government legal counsel, and facilitates arbitration and conciliation matters.
With a growing mandate, the Ministry needs to expand its expert workforce, especially at its Islamabad Secretariat.
Why Jobs are Opening at the Ministry
Several factors are creating new vacancies at the Ministry of Law and Justice:
- Retirements and turnover requiring replacement of skilled officers.
- Increasing legal workload requiring more drafting of bills, acts, ordinances.
- Expanding arbitration and mediation services demanding legal specialists.
- Enhanced focus on legal aid programs for underprivileged citizens.
- Digitization initiatives like litigation management systems needing technologists.
- Strengthening law reform bodies through greater coordination and expertise.
- Streamlining interfaces between judiciary, law firms and other legal agencies.
Key Legal Job Positions Available
The Ministry of Law and Justice in Islamabad will need talented people for roles like:
Legislative Drafters
Specialists to draft, amend and review bills, acts, ordinances and other legal instruments.
Deputy Legal Advisors
Providing legal counsel to the federal government across international and domestic law matters.
Arbitration and Mediation Officers
Managing alternative dispute resolution through arbitration, reconciliation and mediation services.
Deputy Parliamentary Counsels
Advising parliamentary committees on legal and procedural aspects of legislative business.
Legal Research Officers
Conducting research on case law, judgments, international practices to assist legal policymaking.
Law Reform Commission Members
Overseeing law reform in areas like family law, tort law, contract law, property rights and procedural reforms.
Judicial Officers
Supporting Federal Ombudsman’s work and interfacing with courts and tribunals for legal matters.
Attractive Incentives for Legal Professionals
As civil service legal jobs, Ministry positions offer:
- Good remuneration packages as per government pay scales.
- Allowances like house rent, conveyance and utility subsidies.
- Job security and pension benefits after retirement.
- Opportunities for career growth and foreign postings.
- Official transport and driver pool access.
- Healthcare coverage and other amenities.
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates have:
- LLB degree mandatory, LLM preferred for senior roles.
- Advocate license and proficient knowledge of legislation drafting.
- Relevant legal experience in public or private sectors.
- Strong research, writing, communication and analytical abilities.
- High integrity and ethics.
The Ministry welcomes applications from qualified legal professionals committed to public service and nation building through rule of law. Together we can advance access to justice and good governance.
