Application number: 46/2024

Application closes: 25/10/2024

Role: Assistant Court Officer
Level: JJD 05
Salary Range: $19,005 – $22,114
Location: Ba
Unit/ Division: High Court
Reporting Responsibilities;
a) Reports to: The Senior Court Officer
b) Liaises with: Judicial Officers and Court Support Staff
c) Subordinates: None

The Position

This position is responsible to the Senior Court Officer, High Court through Court Officer and is responsible for reviewing, checking and issuing court documents.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements of the Constitution, Acts, Rules and regulation relating to the functions of the Court System;
• Ensuring that proper and correct interpretation in court from English to Fijian/Hindi and vice versa, whenever required;
• Ensuring proper entries are made for all the orders, fines/compensation payments received, etc. into the relevant registers;
• Ensuring proper counter service to the members of the public and stakeholders;
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly return.

Selection Criteria
The Person

Qualification of a pass in Fiji Seven Form Examination or equivalent and must have a minimum of 50 marks in English OR a pass in Form Six examination with at least 1 -2 years work experience in interpretation duties. A pass in Departmental Examination X1 and Service Examination H1 or H would be an added advantage. The following Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities are also required to successfully undertake this role:

Knowledge and Experience

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements of the Constitution, Acts, Department Policies, Court Rules, Procedures and Processes;
2. Knowledge of Court etiquette and legal terms;
3. At least 1-2 years work experience in interpretation field or in similar work environment.

Skills and Abilities

1. Good communication and interpretation skills with the ability to interpret and translate effectively in an open Court with either Hindi/ I-Taukei language to English and vice versa;
2. Good public relations and customer service skills;
3. Demonstrated ability of updating and maintaining case files and case register;
4. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively within a team environment;
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information in relation to Court proceedings;
6. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operations of the Court registry.

 

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Personal Character and Eligibility

Applicants for employment in the Judicial Department must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The selected applicant will be required to provide a medical report and police clearance prior to taking up duty.

The Judicial Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants.

To apply for this role please provide an up-to-date resume with a photograph, copies of Academic Certificates & Transcripts, at least two referees, with one being a current or recent supervisor, a filled JD Form 01 which is available on website www.judiciary.gov.fj or from any Court Registry Fiji wide or HR Office in Suva. Applications that do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by the Judicial Department, your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest in applying.

Applications for the position must be received by 4.00pm on Friday, October, 2024 and addressed to:

Applications by Post:
The Chief Registrar
Judicial Department
P.O.Box 2215
Government Buildings
Suva

OR

Applications delivered:
Judicial Department
HR Section
Level 3, Kelton House
Loftus Street
Suva, Fiji

OR

Email Application:
vacancies.judicial@judicial.gov.fj

LATE, UNSIGNED OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED AND THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT.

 

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