Judicial Vacancies
President of the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal
NIJAC is now inviting applications for the position of the President of the Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal (ITFET).
About the role
The position of President is a front facing leadership role. The successful applicant will inspire trust and confidence and work with and encourage a wide range of people.
The President has strategic oversight to ensure that the work of the Tribunal is being carried out properly and efficiently.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment applicants need to be a barrister-at-law or solicitor of at least 7 years standing; or have a 7-year general qualification within the meaning of Section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or be an advocate or solicitor, admitted in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing.
The Applicant Information Booklet contains details about the recruitment scheme and the Person Specification which sets out the necessary skills, attributes, behaviours, and aspects of effectiveness against which applicants will be assessed.
To view the Applicant Information Booklet and other documents including the Job Description and Terms and Conditions of Appointment and for further information and to apply click here.
The anticipated date of first appointment is 2 September 2024.
Salary: £157.705 per annum. This post is pensionable.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 20 May 2024
Additional Resources
There are a number of guides and videos which will help you understand the application process and how to maximise your own application.
Watch a YouTube video How to prepare for Assessment and Selection
Watch a YouTube video with The Honourable Mr Justice Kinney giving more information about the role.
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District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) x 1 + Reserve List
NIJAC is inviting applications for the office of District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts). It is intended to make one appointment and maintain a reserve list for 12 months from the date of the first appointment.
This recruitment has been deemed as suitable for full-time or flexible working, where for example term-time or working for block periods may be considered.
The role of a District Judge in the Magistrates’ Courts covers a broad spectrum of criminal and family work.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment applicants need to have at least seven years' standing as either a Barrister called to the Bar of Northern Ireland, or Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland.
The Applicant Information Booklet contains details about the recruitment scheme and the Person Specification which sets out the necessary skills, attributes, behaviours, and aspects of effectiveness against which applicants will be assessed. To view the Applicant Information Booklet and other documents including the Job Description, Terms and Conditions of Appointment, a Nature of the Role document and a Judicial Bio from existing District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) McSorely visit NIJAC’s website.
Salary: £126,514 per annum. This post is pensionable.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 13 May 2024
For further information and to apply
Additional Resources
There are a number of guides and videos which will help you understand the application process and how to maximise your own application.
Read the Judicial Bio of District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) McSorley
Watch a YouTube video Introducing the Judicial Profile and Person Specification
Watch a YouTube video How to prepare for Assessment and Selection
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Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (Fee Paid)
NIJAC is inviting applications for Legal Chairman (3 positions) for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal.
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDT) considers parents’ appeals against the decisions of the Education Authority about children’s special educational needs. It also deals with claims of disability discrimination in relation to children at school.
It is intended to make 3 appointments and to maintain a reserve list for 12 months from the anticipated date of first appointment 5 August 2024.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment applicants need, by 5 August 2024, to have at least seven years’ standing as either a Barrister called to the Bar of Northern Ireland, or Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland.
Salary/Fee: The fee paid is £542.38 per day, £271.19 per half day and £542.38 per day for training.
Closing date: Monday 29 April at 12 noon.
For further information Apply online | Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission
Watch a YouTube video https://youtu.be/zVcktBZ_6VI with Mr Conor Heaney President of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal giving more information about the role.
Read our Nature of the Role document for further insight into the role of Legal Chairman (3 positions) for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal.
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Judicial Opportunities for Registered Medical Practitioners
NIJAC is seeking to appoint various doctors to include Consultant/Specialist Associates, GPs and other eligible medical practitioners to sit as fee paid members of the Appeal Tribunals.
Generalists
NIJAC are seeking to recruit Medical Generalist Members for appeals against decisions made by the Department for Communities on entitlement to Personal Independence Payments and ESA. No medical examination of appellants is required.
To be eligible for appointment as a Medical Generalist Member is to, by date of application:
Be a registered medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC). A Registered medical practitioner means a fully registered person within the meaning of the Medical Act 1983 whether or not they hold a licence to practise under the Act.
Specialists
NIJAC is seeking to recruit Consultant/Special Associates as Medical Specialist Members. The main function of the fee paid specialist medical member is to hear and determine appeals from those claiming Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. They may also be required to examine appellants for the purposes of deciding if they have suffered an industrial accident or if they suffer from an industrial disease, and to decide on the level of disablement.
To be eligible for appointment as a Medical Specialist (Consultant/Special Associate/) Member is to, by date of application:
- Be a registered specialist medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC). A registered medical practitioner means a fully registered person within the meaning of the Medical Act 1983 whether or not they hold a licence to practise under the Act.
For further information and to submit an Expression of Interest please visit apply online