Court Research Officer (Supreme Court/High Court: Those who are judges)
さいばんしょちょうさかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A judicial position in the Supreme Court or High Courts that conducts trials based on law to resolve legal disputes.
Description
Court Research Officers (Judges) at the Supreme Court and High Courts handle litigation hearings, determine facts, investigate evidence, and deliberate on legal issues to render judgments. They manage oral arguments, participate in collegial bodies within the court, draft judgments, and perform a wide range of duties, serving as the final judicial decision-making authority. Appointment requires passing the bar exam, completing judicial training, gaining experience in lower courts, and being appointed as a High Court or Supreme Court judge.
Future Outlook
With judicial system reforms and IT advancements, e-courts and AI support will be introduced, and as opportunities to handle international transactions and human rights issues increase, advanced expertise and digital literacy will be required.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Fair and impartial / High ethical standards / Logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Civil servant benefits / Court schedule responsive work / Transfers possible / Weekday work
Career Path
Passed the Bar Exam → Completed Judicial Training → Lower Court Judge → High Court Judge → Supreme Court Justice
Required Skills
Collegial Body Operation / Evidence Analysis / Legal Document Drafting / Management of Oral Arguments / Statutory Interpretation
Recommended Skills
Dispute Resolution / English Case Law Research / Interdisciplinary Analysis / Media Correspondence
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires logically verifying facts and laws to make judgments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required in scrutinizing legal descriptions and evidence. |
| Communication Skills | Because the ability to clearly convey judgments orally and in writing is necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn and apply legal amendments and precedents. |
| Problem Solving | To resolve complex legal issues and derive judgments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is great responsibility in making significant judgments and high mental stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the expertise is in the legal field, and mathematical analysis is not primary. |
Related Qualifications
- Completed Judicial Training
- Passed the Bar Exam
Aliases
- High Court Judge
- Judge
- Supreme Court Justice
Related Jobs
- Court Clerk
- Judicial Scrivener
- Lawyer
- Lower Court Judge
- Prosecutor