Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Chief Registrar within the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE             :           CHIEF REGISTRAR

REPORTS TO        :           CHIEF JUSTICE

SUPERVISES         :           DEPUTY CHIEF REGISTRAR & JUDICIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

CLASSIFICATION  :           MPP-9

A.        DUTIES AND TASKS

1. Manage the overall functions of the Court of Appeal Registry and supervise the daily functioning of the Judicial Research Assistants.

2. Ensure that the Registry’s staff are properly directed, supervised, assisted or trained in the execution of their duties/business of the Registry.

3. Report on operations and functions of the Court of Appeal Registry at Management meetings and when required.

4. Maintain regular contact with Registrars on general administration matters of the Registries.

5. Liaise with High Court Registrars on Court of Appeal matters as well as High Court matters.

6. Advise Chief Justice and Court Administrator on overall Court of Appeal Registry organization in collaboration with the Deputy Chief Registrar.

7. Prepare and revise the annual calendar of Court of Appeal Activities.

8. Notify relevant agencies of Court Sittings when required.

9. Give directions with respect to the procedural conduct of Court of Appeal matters as and when required and in consultation with the Deputy Chief Registrar or Senior Case Manager.

10. Liaise with members of the legal profession and general public on Court of Appeal matters.

11. Perform such judicial work of the Court of Appeal as prescribed by statute and the Civil Procedure Rules.

12. Consider and determine procedural and other applications as prescribed by the Rules of Court.

13. Conduct Case Management Conferences.

14. Ensure that applications comply with laws of a particular jurisdiction.

15. Conduct research when required to.

16. Provide feedback on status of applications.

17. Assist in the formulation and implementation of policy and procedures for the ECSC.

18. Organize and manage the general administration of the Court’s Registry to include budgeting and monitoring of financial expenditure.

19. Plan, direct, and monitor staff performance, development, recruitment and appraisal.

20. Co-ordinate the delivery of judgments of the Court of Appeal and finalizing of Digests.

21. Route all correspondence received from the Records and Archives Unit to the relevant persons.

22. Respond to queries from Attorneys and the general public.

23. Settle records in Appeal matters to the Privy Council.

24. Assist with court protocol functions.

25. Assist the Chief Justice and the Executive Legal Assistant to the Chief Justice in developing and updating rules in relation to the procedures of the several Divisions of the Court as well as the Court of Appeal.

26. Assist Judicial Education Institute (JEI) with planning, preparation and presentation of training programs.

27. Manage the processing of applications for appointment of Notaries Public and Commissioners of Oaths

28. Maintain a quarterly record of all outstanding judgments from each Member State and Territory for presentation to the Chief Justice.

29. Maintain regular weekly meetings with the Deputy Chief Registrar on matters relating to the work of the Court of Appeal Registry and the Office of Chief Registrar in general.

30. Undertake such other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Chief Justice and Justices of Appeal.

31. Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time

B.        SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. A sound working knowledge of administration practices and procedures.

2. Ability to interpret, apply, administer and enforce laws.

3. Familiarization with civil and criminal practice and procedures of the Rules of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

4. A sound working knowledge of information technology applications.  

5. Demonstrated supervisory management ability.

6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

C.        QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications and experience must include the following:

1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree.  Tertiary level training in a management related field or similar qualification would be an asset. 

2. A Legal Education Certificate or other recognized equivalent qualification.

3. Seven (7) years prior relevant working experience in a similar environment.

Applications, along with two references and certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to:

to reach her no later than Wednesday, 28^th October 2016.

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.