Staff member(s) of the research office

Job Description

The staff of the Research Bureau (WB) play an indispensable role in the work of the Supreme Court and the associated Office of the Prosecutor, which advises the Supreme Court. Approximately 270 colleagues work at the Supreme Court. The work environment is informal and supportive, with a focus on social activities and personal development.

As an employee of the WB:

• Write your draft opinions or rulings
• Will you also conduct the necessary legal research?
• Do you discuss the documents you have drafted with the Advocate General or the judge with whom you work?
• Do you often work independently, but also as part of a team of talented colleagues with diverse professional backgrounds?
• Do you have time to look into a matter?

In this role, you will be closely involved in the development of opinions or rulings on important legal issues brought before the Supreme Court, working at the intersection of academia and practice.

In addition, at the WB, you’ll be part of a group of about a hundred lawyers working in the civil, criminal, or tax sectors.

Visitwww.hogeraad.nlto learn more aboutcivilandcriminallaw.

Job Requirements

• You have a master's degree in law
• You have several years of relevant work experience
• These publications are recommended
• You are able to work analytically and have strong writing skills
• You can work both independently and as part of a team

The Supreme Court is interested in candidates with experience in legal practice (for example, in the legal profession, the judiciary, or the business sector), as well as candidates with other backgrounds, such as those in legal scholarship. Legal professionals with broad experience, as well as those with more specialized expertise, are invited to apply.

Details

WB employees typically take the next step in their careers after five to six years, often moving into roles such as judge, university professor or lecturer, attorney, legislative counsel, policy officer, or public prosecutor. To facilitate these next steps, the Supreme Court encourages WB employees to broaden and deepen their knowledge both personally and professionally. For example, in consultation, employees may take courses, publish, pursue a Ph.D., serve as a substitute judge, or engage in other internal or external side activities during their employment. The basic principle is that you will work for a period with the Council and a period with the Public Prosecutor’s Office. It is possible, in consultation, to work from home for part of the week.

The Supreme Court is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where colleagues feel valued and respected, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Diversity, in the form of varied backgrounds and perspectives, is valued and recognized by the Supreme Court as an essential asset that strengthens our organization.

Employment Terms and Conditions and Compensation

You will start with a temporary contract, which may lead to a permanent position if your performance is satisfactory. Your salary will be determined based on your years of work experience in accordance with the CAO Rijk, initially at scale 11. Scale 11 has a maximum of €6,110.94 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek, excluding the 16.5% Individual Choice Budget (IKB). After one year of working at the Supreme Court in the position of research office staff member and with 6 years of relevant legal work experience, the salary will be set according to scale 12, provided your performance is satisfactory. Scale 12 has a maximum of €6,907.67 gross per month, excluding the 16.5% IKB. The Supreme Court offers excellent fringe benefits, such as paid parental leave, a transportation plan, and the option to customize part of your employment conditions using your IKB.

Details

• To gain an even better (or more comprehensive) understanding of your experience, knowledge, and skills, we may review publicly available information about you on the internet (such as LinkedIn).
• When you start working for us, we will ask you to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).
• After the closing date, this job posting will no longer be visible online. To avoid having to request a copy, please download and save the job posting.

Information

Are you interested and do you have questions about the position? For more information about the position, please contact WB staff members in your sector:

Civil law:

• Madhvi Ramparichan (M.Ramparichan@hogeraad.nl)
• Gert Jan Boeve (G.Boeve@hogeraad.nl)

Criminal Law:

• Paul van Glabbeek (P.Glabbeek@hogeraad.nl)
• Linda Gruijthuijsen (L.Gruijthuijsen@hogeraad.nl)

For more information about the application process, you can also contact Cholidah Murad and Anne-Claire Hijstek (Human Resources staff). They can be reached at 070-3611124 / 070-3611392 or via vacature@hogeraad.nl.

Visitwww.hogeraad.nl/werken/wetenschappelijk-bureaufor more information about working at the Scientific Bureau of the Supreme Court.

Apply

Applications for the WB Tax Law program are not being accepted during this round. The next opportunity to apply for the WB Tax Law program will be during the May round.

Please submit your application, including your resume and transcripts from your bachelor’s and master’s programs, by January 22, 2025. You can send your application tovacature@hogeraad.nl, noting “WB job opening” and the sector “civil law” or “criminal law.” We would appreciate it if you could attach one or more legal documents you have written.

Job interviews will generally be held on February 5 and/or 7 for civil law and on February 13 for criminal law. An assessment or written test may be part of the process and will likely take place in week 11.

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the Netherlands is the highest court in the areas of civil, criminal, and tax law. As a court of cassation, the Supreme Court reviews whether the lower court correctly interpreted and applied the law. The Supreme Court also has other legal instruments at its disposal for resolving legal questions. In this way, the Supreme Court contributes to legal uniformity, the development of the law, and the protection of legal rights. The legal tasks of the Supreme Court have an important societal dimension. In carrying out its duties, the Supreme Court serves the state and society. In addition to the Council, the Supreme Court also comprises the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Operations Directorate. The members of the Public Prosecutor’s Office issue legal opinions. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is independent and is headed by the Attorney General. The Operations Department is responsible for organizational processes and personnel support within the Supreme Court, including the academic, legal, and administrative support of the members of the Council and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, as well as the organization of internal and external communications.