VACANCY NOTICE
Applications arc invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of Justice of Appeal within the Supreme Court of Judicature.
Qualifications:
Applicants for the position of Justice of Appeal must:
i. be or have been ajudge of a court of unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters in Guyana or any other part of the Commonwealth or a court having jurisdiction in appeals from such court: or
ii. a. qualified for admission to practice as an attorney-at-law in the courts of Guyana or as an attorney-at-law in a court in any other part of the Commonwealth having unlimited jurisdiction either in civil or criminal causes or matters; and
b. be qualified for not less than fi fteen (15) years to practice in such court.
iii. A high level of understanding of relevant principles of law and jurisprudence.
It is desirable that applicants have a common law background and knowledge and experience in both criminal and civil practice and procedure.
Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity, impartiality, and the generally accepted attributes of a Judge. If successful, applicants will be bound by the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Judicial Service Commission Rules, and are expected to subscribe to the Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana Code of Conduct forjudges.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested applicants can visit the Supreme Court of Judicature. Guyana website at https://supremecourt.gy/vacancies_to access a detailed job description and download the application package and guidelines for this position. Completed application form, cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and three referee assessment forms must be submitted to: The Secretary (ag) Judicial Service Commission Court of Appeal Building 60 High Street Kingston Georgetown OR by Email: [email protected] NO LATER THAN 11h JUNE, 2024 AT 4: 30 P.M. GYT For further information, kindly contact the Secretary (ag) of the Judicial Service Commission on telephone 227-2086 or 227-2980.
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