VACANCY NOTICE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Case Manager I within the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE : Case Manager I
REPORTS TO : Deputy Chief Registrar
A. DUTIES AND TASKS
- Manages appeal cases from filing to disposition.
- Records information, creates and maintains files relating to cases.
- Prepares and disseminates relevant court notices.
- Ensures that the necessary documents are appropriately disseminated to the Judges.
- Notifies Attorneys and litigants of dates of hearing.
- Assists the Chief Registrar and Deputy Chief Registrar by responding to correspondence when directed.
- Updates case files (including filing of orders, directions, judgments and certificates of result).
- Ensuring that assigned matters filed are in compliance with Rules of the Court.
- Communicates with Attorneys, the general public and Court Offices when necessary to clarify any ambiguities which may affect the listing of matters.
- Attends court sittings as Court Clerk.
- Distributes copies of approved/signed orders.
- Informs Chief/Deputy Chief Registrar or Case Manager II immediately if the prescribed rules are not adhered to in any manner or if consequential action is needed and forwards promptly to Case Manager II for direction, all matters of exceptional urgency.
- Performs any other functions as directed by the Chief Justice, Justices of Appeal, Chief Registrar and Deputy Chief Registrar from time to time.
- Route files to Justices of Appeal.
- Photocopy files and documents.
- Prepare boxes of records for Judges.
- Assist with dissemination of documents.
- Ensure that all files are properly packed after every sitting.
- Assist in retrieving files when necessary.
- Sort documents and records for archiving/disposal.
- Re-file and shelve files after use.
- Assist with maintaining and updating the cause lists for all sittings of the Court of Appeal.
- Any other duties as assigned.
B. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
The applicant should possess:
- Intermediate level computer literacy skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisation skills
- The Ability to prioritise tasks and solve routine problems
- The Ability to be an active and effective team member
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks
The job is carried out in an environment which may require the incumbent to:
- Do work that can be physically and mentally taxing
C. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications and skills must include the following:
- An Associate Degree/ A Level’s; and
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience.
A diploma in Paralegal Studies would be an asset.
Applications, along with two references and certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to:
The Secretary [Ag.]
Judicial and Legal Services Commission
2nd Floor, Heraldine Rock Building
The Waterfront
Castries
Saint Lucia, W.I.
to reach him no later than Wednesday, 16th August 2023.
NB: Applications may also be submitted via email to jlsc@eccourts.org. Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and experience may not be considered for an interview. Only the candidates with the best qualifications and experience will be shortlisted for interview.
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