18 June 2009

NI Judicial Appointments Commission Seek High Court Judge

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for the office of High Court Judge. It is intended to make one appointment.

Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment a person must be:
(i) a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years' standing
or
(ii) a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland of at least ten years' standing.

Salary: £172,753 per annum. This post attracts a pension under the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993.

Closing date: 2pm on Friday 28th August 2009.

The Commission 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. The Commission will recommend to the Lord Chancellor the candidate who appears to the Commission to be the most suitable candidate based on merit, regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age or whether or not the candidate has dependants.

For details on how to apply for the High Court Judge position and other legal vacancies

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