VACANCY NOTICE FOR MASTER AT THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT

Published: 11/24/2023 9:41:24 AM
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EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:

MASTER

 

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 Master must:

 

  1. be qualified to practice as a barrister in a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or in a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such court and has so practiced, for a period of or for periods amounting in the aggregate to not less than 7 years; or

 

  1. has been serving in the office of judge in such court for a period of or for periods amounting in the aggregate to not less than 7 years.

 

It is desirable that applicants have a common law background and, preferably, knowledge and experience in civil practice and procedure. Prior judicial experience, though not a requirement, would be viewed favourably.

 

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.

 

SALARY: EC$16,789.03 monthly inclusive of travel and housing allowances, tax free.

 

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

Castries

Saint Lucia, West Indies

Telephone: [758] 457-3600

Email:  jlsc@eccourts.org

 

Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday, 8th January 2024

 

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 - Master 2024.doc
  2. Application Form and Guide for Master 2024.doc
  3. Application Form and Guide - Master 2024.pdf
  4. Guide for Referees - Master 2024.doc
  5. Guide for Referees - Master 2024.pdf
  6. Referee Assessment Form - Master 2024.pdf