High Court Judge
NIJAC is now inviting applications for the position of High Court Judge. It is intended to make one appointment and to maintain a reserve list which will last for 12 months from the date of the first swearing in (but no more than 15 months from the published anticipated appointment date, 24 February 2025).
Please note that inclusion on a reserve list does not guarantee that a judicial appointment will be offered.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment applicants need to have at least ten years' standing as either a Barrister called to the Bar of Northern Ireland, or Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland.
The Applicant Information Booklet contains details about the recruitment scheme and the Person Specification which sets out the necessary skills, attributes, behaviours, and aspects of effectiveness against which applicants will be assessed.
To view the Applicant Information Booklet and other documents including the Job Description and Terms and Conditions of Appointment and for further information and to apply click here.
Salary: £225,092 per annum. This post is pensionable.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 30 September 2024
Apply online | Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (nijac.gov.uk)
Additional Resources
There are a number of guides and videos which will help you understand the application process and how to maximise your own application.
Informational video on the 2024 High Court Judge Scheme here.
Watch a YouTube video How to prepare for Assessment and Selection
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