District Judge

Lawsoc Ni; Belfast; On-site; GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A judicial appointments authority in Northern Ireland seeks to appoint a District Judge. Candidates must have at least ten years of standing as a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or as a solicitor of the Court. The position offers a salary of £139,469 per annum and is pensionable. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Bar or a solicitor with at least ten years’ standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle court cases as a District Judge.
• Assess suitability of applicants based on merit.

Education

Membership of the Bar of Northern Ireland

Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland

Job description

NIJAC is inviting applications for the office of District Judge, which will be held concurrently with the office of Deputy County Court Judge. It is intended to make one appointment and maintain a reserve list for 12 months from the date of the first appointment.

To be eligible for appointment as a District Judge a person must, by closing date of applications:

• a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing; or
• a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing.

Salary:£139,469per annum. This post is pensionable.

For further information and to apply online please visitwww.nijac.gov.uk or phone [phone].

*Section 107 (1) of the Judicature (NI) Act 1978 provides for the aggregation of years’ standing for holding office of solicitors who have been barristers, and vice versa.

NIJAC is committed to equality of opportunity for all who are eligible for judicial office and welcomes applications from women and men from all backgrounds and sections of the community. NIJAC will appoint the applicant who are assessed to be the most suitable based on merit.