HIGH COURT JUDGE at the EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT

Published: 10/27/2022 9:08:27 AM
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT

VACANCY NOTICE

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:

HIGH COURT JUDGE

To serve in any of the Member States and Territories of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.  Applicants may be posted in a Member State or Territory despite being a citizen or resident of that country if the circumstances permit.

Applicants for the position of High Court Judge must (a) be or have been a judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a court; or (b) be qualified to practise as an advocate in such a court, and has so practised for a period or periods amounting in the aggregate to not less than 10 years. It is desirable that applicants have a common law background and, ideally, knowledge and experience in criminal practice and procedure.

Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity and if successful are expected to subscribe to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Code of Judicial Conduct.

TOTAL BASIC SALARY: EC$17,966.50 monthly inclusive of transportation and entertainment allowances.

Interested persons may download an application package from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s Website – www.eccourts.org or request in writing from:

The Secretary

Judicial and Legal Services Commission

P. O. Box 1093

                                                       The Waterfront

Castries

Saint Lucia, West Indies

Telephone: [758] 457-3600

Email:  jlsc@eccourts.org

Deadline for receipt of applications:  Friday, 25th November 2022.

Note:  Only suitably qualified applicants will be acknowledged.

The Commission does not bind itself to make an appointment from among those persons who apply.

Ministry: Ministries/Ministry of Legal Affairs
Attachments:
  1. Referee Assessment Form (2).doc
  2. Application Form and Guide-HCJ (2).docx
  3. Guide for Referees (2).doc