Registrar of the High Court

JOB TITLE            :        Registrar of the High Court

REPORTS TO        :        Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

                                          Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice

SUPERVISES        :        Registry Staff

CLASSIFICATION :        Grade 19

A.       RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Works under the direction of and reports to the Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.

2.     Required to respond whenever necessary to the Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice on matters related to work in progress.

B.       DUTIES AND TASKS

1.    Performs duties of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Civil Status and Deeds and Mortgages as are assigned accordingly by Law and by the Constitution of Saint Lucia.

2.    Overall Supervision of the operations of the Registries of the Supreme Court, Civil Status and Deeds and Mortgages.

3.    Performs duties of the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee of the Saint Lucia Bar Association in accordance with the Legal Profession Act No. 31 of 2000.

C.       CONDITIONS

1.    Functions in a scheduled traveling post and will receive basic traveling and mileage allowance in accordance with approved rates.

2.    Required to maintain a motor vehicle for the proper performance of duties.

3.    Accommodation provided in a general administrative office.

4.    Institutional support is provided through appropriate Civil Service Regulations and Departmental Guidelines.

5.    Salary is in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by Government in the Estimates.

D.      EVALUATION METHOD

Work performance will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

1.    Demonstrated supervisory capabilities and interpersonal skills.

2.    Timely completion of reports and meeting of task deadlines.

3.    Punctual and consistent attendance at Heads of Department meetings.

4.    Compliance with Ministry guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.

5.    Effective implementation of duties, responsibilities and assignments as defined in the job description.

E.       SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. A working knowledge of the structure of the Public Service and the machinery of Government’s administrative policies and procedures, and the ability to apply Civil Service rules and regulations.

2. Ability to plan and organize work and prepare clear and concise reports.

3. Ability to rally staff in order to meet deadlines.

4. Ability to analyze issues, make interpretations and recommend innovative approaches to solutions.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.

6. Professional legal qualifications.

F.        QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.        Bachelors Degree in Law plus Legal Education Certificate or other acceptable qualifications to practice law under the Legal Profession Act No. 31 of 2000 plus five (5) years experience in the practice of Public or Private Law.

REMUNERATION

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and there is a competitive range of allowances and other benefits.

Applications, along with two references and certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to:

The Secretary

Judicial and Legal Services Commission

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court

P.O. Box 1093

The Waterfront

CASTRIES

To reach her no later than 5^th September, 2008.

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