Judicial Vacancies

SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS

VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CHIEF JUSTICE

Closing Date:  12  April 2024

The Judicial Appointments Committee (the Committee) has been advised that the Office of Chief Justice will be vacant after 16 May 2024.   The Committee has been instructed to make recommendations to the Prime Minister in respect of filling the vacancy for the purposes of Section 81 of the Constitution.

The Committee invites applications for the Office of Chief Justice of Barbados from suitably qualified persons.  The responsibilities of the Chief Justice include:

  • leading the Supreme Court and overseeing the deployment and performance of judges and the allocation of the business of the Court;
  • presiding over cases which involve issues of high public importance either as Chief Justice or President of the Court of Appeal;
  • ensuring that the judiciary has the appropriate administrative and technological support;
  • representing the concerns and administrative needs of the judiciary to the Government and the legal profession;
  • ensuring that the Judicial Council functions in accordance with the provisions of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, Cap.117A;
  • sitting as Chairperson of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.

A person is qualified for appointment as Chief Justice who (a) is a Judge of the High Court of Barbados; or (b) is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or of a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a Court; or (c) is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in a common law jurisdiction or of a Court hearing appeals from such a Court; or (d) is qualified to practise as an attorney-at-law in Barbados or some part of the Commonwealth or in a common law jurisdiction for not less than 15 years. In addition, a Professor or teacher of law who has been qualified to practise as an attorney-at-law in Barbados for 15 years is eligible for appointment.

Applicants are advised to visit the website of the Judicial Appointments Committee to view and download the Application Form and other relevant documentation.

Please use the following link below:

https://www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb/judicial-system/judicial-vacancies/vacancies-in-the-court-of-appeal

The closing date for submission of Applications is 4.00 p.m. on 12 April 2024.

VACANCIES : JUSTICES OF THE COURT OF APPEAL

Closing Date:  12  April 2024

The Judicial Appointments Committee (the Committee) has been advised that there are two vacancies to be filled in the Court of Appeal.  The Committee has been instructed to make recommendations to the Prime Minister in respect of filling the vacancies for the purposes of Section 81 of the Constitution.

The Committee invites applications for the position of Justice of Appeal in the Court of Appeal of Barbados from suitably qualified persons.  Preference will be accorded to applicants who have experience and expertise in criminal matters.

A person is qualified for appointment as a Justice of Appeal who (a) is a Judge of the High Court of Barbados; or (b) is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in some part of the Commonwealth or of a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a Court; or (c) is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in a common law jurisdiction or of a Court hearing appeals from such a Court; or (d) is qualified to practise as an attorney-at-law in Barbados or some part of the Commonwealth or in a common law jurisdiction for not less than 15 years. In addition, a Professor or teacher of law who has been qualified to practise as an attorney-at-law in Barbados for 15 years is eligible for appointment.

Applicants are advised to visit the website of the Judicial Appointments Committee to view and download the Application Form and other relevant documentation.

Please use the following link below:

https://www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb/judicial-system/judicial-vacancies/vacancies-in-the-court-of-appeal

The closing date for submission of Applications is 4.00 p.m. on 12 April 2024

VACANCY : JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT

Closing Date:  12  April 2024

The Judicial Appointments Committee (the Committee) has been appointed to make recommendations to the Prime Minister in respect of persons to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Barbados for the purposes of Section 81 of the Constitution.

The Committee has been advised that a judicial vacancy exists in the High Court of Barbados. Accordingly, the Committee now invites applications for the Office of Judge of the High Court from suitably qualified persons.  Preference will be accorded to applicants who have experience and expertise in civil and commercial litigation.

A person is qualified for appointment as a Judge of the High Court if he or she — (a) is qualified to practise as an attorney-at-law in Barbados and has practised as such in Barbados, a Commonwealth country or in a common law jurisdiction for not less than 10 years; or (b) is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in a Commonwealth country or of a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a court; or (c) is or has been a Judge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in a common law jurisdiction or of a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such a court.

Applicants are advised to visit the website of the Judicial Appointments Committee to view and download the Application Forms and other necessary documentation.

Please use the following link below:

https://www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb/judicial-system/judicial-vacancies/vacancies-in-the-high-court

The deadline for submission of Applications is 4.00 p.m. on 12 April 2024.

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EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of:

HIGH COURT JUDGE

Closing Date:  Friday, 15th March 2024.

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, preferably, knowledge and experience in criminal practice and procedure. However, knowledge and experience in a combination of both criminal and civil practice and procedure is ideal. 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
PO. Box 1093
The Waterfront
Castries
Saint Lucia, West Indies
Telephone: [758] 457-3600
Email:  jlsc@eccourts.org

Deadline for receipt of applications:  Friday, 15th March 2024.

Application Form and Guide-HCJ
Guide for Referees
Referee Assessment Form -fillable

 Note:  Only suitably qualified applicants will be acknowledged.

The Commission does not bind itself to make an appointment from among those persons who apply.