00470: Fee Paid Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal

The Judicial Appointments Commission is seeking three new Senior Circuit Judges.

• Specialist Senior Circuit Judge (Chancery) - Midland Circuit
• Designated Civil Judge (DCJ) x 2 - Northern Circuit and North Eastern Circuit

These are high profile roles, based at some of the busiest civil justice centres in the country. All three posts will involve the full duties of a Circuit Judge in addition to hearing the more demanding and specialist cases. For the DCJ roles, you will also provide leadership in relation to all other judges who hear civil work and set the strategic direction to ensure that your courts run effectively.

Salary: £138,548
Reference: 00461

More information on all three roles, including the full eligibility criteria, is available on the right hand side of this page or by telephoning 020 3334 0123.

The closing date for applications is noon on 11 February 2010.

The JAC is an independent body set up to select candidates for judicial office on merit through fair and open competition, from the widest range of eligible candidates.