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Associate Justice of the High Court

Description: 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Judicial Service Commission for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (“the Commission”), is accepting applications for the position:

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE HIGH COURT

The Commission is constitutionally responsible to recommend candidates for judicial appointment by the Cabinet, subject to confirmation by legislative resolution.

The High Court is a superior court of record having general jurisdiction over controversies of law and fact in the Marshall Islands.  Justices of the High Court may also be appointed as temporary justices of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Supreme Court.

An Associate Justice receives compensation provided by statute, including an annual salary of USD$60,000, housing or an allowance in lieu thereof, plus travel and moving expenses.  The term of service is for two years with the Government’s option to offer a two-year extension.  The responsibilities of an Associate Justice including presiding over and deciding cases in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic and performing such other functions, including administrative functions, as directed by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

The Commission shall consider applications from individuals: 1) licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction and in good standing for at least five years; 2) with judicial and/or litigation experience; 3) interested in, and considerate of, cultural and development realities of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and 4) otherwise qualified by education, experience, and character to carry out the responsibilities of an associate justice.

Applicants should submit their expression of interest, resume, and two letters of reference to the Office of the Clerk of the Courts at PO Box B, Majuro, MH 96960 or by email to Marshall.Islands.Judiciary@gmail.com on Majuro not later than May 22, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.

This announcement does not constitute an offer of employment.

Date: March 20, 2015.

Requirements: 

See job description above.

To Apply: 

Applicants should submit their expression of interest, resume, and two letters of reference to the Office of the Clerk of the Courts at PO Box B, Majuro, MH 96960 or by email to Marshall.Islands.Judiciary@gmail.com on Majuro not later than May 22, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.

Information

Submission Deadline: 
May 22, 2015
Organization Information: 
Majuro Courthouse
P.O. Box B
Majuro, MH MH 96960
United States
Phone: 011-625-3201/3297