Head of Courts
Department Name: Development & Commercial Services
Job Title: Head of Courts
Falkland Islands Government Grade: B £47,428 - £54,424 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
The Opportunity: To be responsible for the administration of the Courts and Tribunals of the Falkland Islands and other relevant territories (South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and the British Antarctic Territory). In this role you will lead a small team, including responsibility for training and supporting Justices of the Peace, managing the team of Coroner’s Officers, and assuming various responsibilities such as Registrar to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Candidates must have at least 5 years’ postgraduate experience as a Barrister or Solicitor (or equivalent in any Commonwealth Country or the Republic of Ireland). Demonstrable experience in the Courts Service as a Legal Adviser to lay magistrates and/or as a legally qualified Clerk or Registrar to a higher court or other similar legal environment (or equivalent in any Commonwealth Country or the Republic of Ireland) is also required.
Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard FIG terms and conditions
Closing Date: 03 January 2025
For further information on the post contact Aisha de Four, Head of Courts
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To download application forms and job descriptions please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs
More information is also available at www.courts.gov.fk
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