The Supreme Court is a superior court of record. Its original jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters is similar to that exercised by all divisions of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice in England and the Crown Court.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

The Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the position of:

Ad Hoc Judge of the Supreme Court (Criminal) of the Turks and Caicos Islands

The Supreme Court is a superior court of record. Its original jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters is similar to that exercised by all divisions of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice in England and the Crown Court.

The Judiciary seeks a judge to conduct the trial of a single criminal case which may have duration of two (2) years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates for this position must be: 

(a)  a barrister or solicitor of the United Kingdom, of any other part of the Commonwealth, or of Ireland; 

(b)  a member of the Faculty of Advocates or a Writer to the Signet of Scotland; or

(c)   an attorney of the Supreme Court admitted under the TCI Legal Profession Ordinance or under any law for the time being in force in the Islands making like provision,

and of at least ten (10) years’ standing as such. 

It is desirable that applicants have a common law background and, ideally, knowledge and experience of Chancery Practice. 

Candidates with judicial experience in the higher judiciary will be more favourably considered.

 DURATION AND SCOPE OF WORK

A two (2) year contract which may be extended as necessary in exigent circumstances.  

The successful candidate will be required to reside on the island of Providenciales, and will conduct the trial of a single criminal case.

RENUMERATION PACKAGE

SALARY:  $147, 398.40

GRATUITY ON COMPLETION OF CONTRACT 6%

PHONE ALLOWANCE: $1800

HOUSING ALLOWANCE: $36,000 OR ACCOMMODATION IN LIEU OF HOUSING ALLOWANCE

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must submit:

1. A completed application form. 
2. A resume with current contact information.
3. An accompanying Cover Letter.
4. two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer).
5. Copies of educational certificates.
6. A copy of the Passport photo page. 

Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. 

Note that the referees may be contacted as necessary. 

To receive an application form please email request to: VIClerveaux.gov.tc.

Or if by courier to:

Dr. Virginia Clerveaux

Secretary, Judicial Service Commission

Providenciales

Turks and Caicos Islands

An email application must have the subject line: AD HOC SUPREME COURT JUDGE APPLICATION. 

If sent by courier, the envelope should have the subject:  AD HOC SUPREME COURT JUDGE APPLICATION clearly marked on the front.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Closing Date:  31 May 2024