On behalf of His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper, OBE, the Cayman Islands Judicial and Legal Services Commission invites applications for the position of
GRAND COURT JUDGE
SALARY: CI$242,700.00 per annum
The Grand Court deals with a wide range of criminal and civil matters. It is headed by the Chief Justice, Hon. Margaret Ramsay-Hale, and currently has seven additional judges. The holder of this post will sit as a Judge in cases in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, including appeals from the Summary Court, and will be responsible for the proper and efficient administration of justice in his/her court. For information about the courts see http://www.judicial.ky.
Candidates for this position must:-
• have a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in the practice of law and be qualified to practice as a lawyer in the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth.
• possess a sound and thorough knowledge of the particular areas of law which this post needs and have the ability to interpret local legislation and case law in making decisions.
• possess excellent research, analytical, oral and written skills.
• have the ability to exercise good judgment and commitment and to be conscientious and to work diligently.
• be able to command the respect of the legal profession and the community and possess absolute personal integrity.
• be able to demonstrate procedural fairness in all cases and deal tactfully and courteously with all participants, as well as with the public.
• be a person of maturity and sound judgment, possessing strong communication and listening skills and expertise in time and management. Additionally:
• specialist judicial experience of at least five years in the civil/commercial division of a superior court of record is highly desirable; and
• experience of the trial of criminal and complex financial cases will be an asset.
The post holder will be subject to a Code of Conduct promulgated by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission.
The successful candidate will receive an appointment to the age of 70 and benefits will be determined in accordance with the Judges Allowances and Emoluments Law (2018 Revision) under the Constitution.
A detailed job description and application form are available at: www.judicialandlegalservicescommission.ky/recruitment
Please submit completed Application Form and résumé to:
Marilyn Conolly Manager, Commissions Secretariat 4th Floor, George Town Financial Centre, 90 Fort Street, George Town P.O. Box 391 Grand Cayman KY1-1106, CAYMAN ISLANDS
Email: info@judicialandlegalservicescommission.ky or marilyn.conolly@gov.ky
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 27 March 2023
