JUDICIAL VACANCY
EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT
High Court Judge
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 20th February 2026
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 both civil and criminal 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.
TOTAL BASIC SALARY: EC$17,966.50 monthly inclusive of transportation and entertainment allowances, tax free.
Other benefits include, among others, fully funded medical insurance plan, non-contributory pension plan; rent-free accommodation or housing allowance.
Interested persons may download an application package from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s Website – www.eccourts.org or make a request in writing from:
The Secretary
Judicial and Legal Services Commission
Orange Grove Plaza
Bois d’ Orange, Gros Islet
P O. Box 1093
Castries
Saint Lucia, West Indies
Telephone: +1 [758] 457-3600
Email: jlsc@eccourts.org
Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday, 20th February 2026.
Note: Only suitably qualified applicants will be acknowledged.
The Commission does not bind itself to make an appointment from among those persons who apply.
Application Form and Guide-HCJ (2026 Edition)
Guide for Referees
Referee Assessment Form -fillable