Forthcoming Scheme - County Court Judge

NIJAC is seeking to appoint five County Court Judges and intends to open applications for the roles on 8 January 2021.

To be eligible for appointment as a County Court Judge you must be either:

  • A member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing; or
  • A solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing.

Flexible working (for example 4 day week / block week working / term time) arrangements will be considered. 

Read our judicial profiles to get a flavour of life as a County Court Judge.

More information can also be found on the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service website.

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