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Grand Court Judge

Grand Cayman
100000 - or more
Permanent full-time
Updated 27/03/2026

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be accompanied by the application form found at www.judicialandlegalservicescommission.ky/recruitment

Overview

On behalf of Her Excellency the Governor, Mrs. Jane Owen, the Cayman Islands Judicial and Legal Services Commission invites applications for the position of: GRAND COURT JUDGE.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Grand Court deals with a wide range of criminal and civil matters. It is headed by the Hon. Chief Justice, Margaret Ramsay-Hale, and currently has eight additional puisne judges. The successful applicant will primarily sit as a judge in cases in the Civil Division and also in the Family Division of the Grand Court but may be required by the Hon. Chief Justice to sit in other divisions from time to time, depending upon operational need.

The Civil Division of the Grand Court handles work ranging from probate and administration, guardianship applications, personal injury and contract disputes to appeals from the summary court and other tribunals and judicial review of administrative decisions. The Family Division deals with the full range of matrimonial and child cases, including public law and Hague Convention matters. For more information about the Grand Court see http://www.judicial.ky.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Applicants for this position must:-

have a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in the practice of law and be qualified to practice as an advocate in the courts of the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth;
have previous judicial and/or practical experience in the fields of civil disputes and family and child matters, or demonstrate the ability quickly to develop appropriate legal knowledge;
possess a sound and thorough knowledge of the common law applicable in the Cayman Islands and the ability to interpret local legislation and case law in making decisions in accordance with the law of the Cayman Islands;
possess excellent research, analytical, oral and written skills and proficiency in using commonly available email and word processing software;
maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and commitment, demonstrate procedural fairness and the ability to deal courteously with professional representatives, litigants in person and members of the public; and
show maturity and sound judgment, possess strong communication and listening skills and expertise in time management and be impartial and independent of all outside influences.

The successful applicant will be subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct and will be expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Bangalore principles.

The successful candidate will receive an appointment to the age of 70. Salary and benefits will be determined in accordance with the Judges Allowances and Emoluments Act (2018 Revision) and any revision thereof.

A detailed job description and application form are available at: www.judicialandlegalservicescommission.ky/recruitment.

Submission Details

How to apply:

Please submit completed Application Form and CV by email as above, or to:

Melanie McField

Manager, Commissions Secretariat

4th Floor, George Town Financial Center, 90 Fort Street, George Town

P.O. Box 391 Grand Cayman KY1-1106, CAYMAN ISLANDS

Deadline: 10 April 2026

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