MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS and DISCIPLINE PANEL
VACANCIES
1. MAGISTRATE
The Panel is seeking expressions of interest from experienced lawyers who wish to be considered for appointment as a Magistrate in the Magistrates Court of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Due to a retirement, there will be a vacancy early in 2025.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants should meet the following requirements: -
Education, qualification, and work experience
- have an LL.B. degree from a recognised university: and
- have at least seven years of experience in legal practice.
Skills and Aptitude
- be highly organised, with an ability to demonstrate or develop sound court management skills:
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills:
- Fluent and effective verbal and written communication in English and Tongan:
- Computer literacy would be an advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Applicants must have the attributes of integrity, discretion, incorruptibility, honesty, and punctuality.
- They must be able to work under pressure and in a collegiate manner with judicial colleagues.
Anyone lodging an expression of interest is asked to provide full personal particulars; a detailed curriculum vitae; and any further material relevant to the appointment. At least two professional references and two-character references should also be provided, together with the contact details of those persons. Terms and conditions of service will be provided to applicants who are shortlisted.
Applications must be received no later than 12 Noon (Tongan Time) on Wednesday 20th November 2024 by E-mail to the Panel Secretariat at jadp [dot] tonga [at] gmail [dot] com.
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2. CHIEF MAGISTRATE
The Panel is seeking expressions of interest from existing Magistrates and experienced lawyers who wish to be considered for appointment as Chief Magistrate in the Magistrates Court of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Due to a retirement, there will be a vacancy as from 1 st April 2025.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants should meet the following requirements: -
Education, qualification, and work experience
- have an LL.B. degree from a recognised university: and
- have at least seven years of experience in legal practice OR
- have served as a Magistrate.
Skills and Aptitude
- be highly organised, with an ability to demonstrate or develop sound court management skills:
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills:
- Fluent and effective verbal and written communication in English and Tongan:
- Computer literacy would be an advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Applicants must have the attributes of integrity, discretion, incorruptibility, honesty, and punctuality.
- They must be able to work under pressure and in a collegiate manner with judicial colleagues.
Anyone lodging an expression of interest is asked to provide full personal particulars; a detailed curriculum vitae; and any further material relevant to the appointment. At least two professional references and two-character references should also be provided, together with the contact details of those persons. Terms and conditions of service will be provided to applicants who are shortlisted.
Applications must be received no later than 12 Noon (Tongan Time) on Wednesday 20th November 2024 by E-mail to the Panel Secretariat at jadp [dot] tonga [at] gmail [dot] com
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