Application number: 64/2024

Application closes: 29/11/2024

Position:  Investigator [Sergeant]

Level: JPL 05

Salary range:  $33,375 – $42,487

Location: Suva

Unit/Division: Legal Practitioners Unit

Reporting Responsibilities;

1. Reports to:           The Principal Legal Officer and the Chief Investigating Officer
2. Liaises with:         All officers in the Legal Practitioners Unit

1. Subordinates:       Clerical Officer (LPU), Assistant Court Officer (LPU)

 

The Position

The primary role of this position is responsible to the Principal Legal Officer through the Senior Legal Officer and Chief Investigator [Inspector] for conducting investigations into all complaints against Legal Practitioners/ Law Firms following receipt of instructions from the Chief Registrar, Principal Legal Officer and Chief Investigating Officer.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Being responsible for liaising with Criminal Records Office to verify whether Legal Practitioners have criminal records when submitting renewal of Practitioners Certificate applications;
• Liaising with stakeholders for information/ evidence in relation to complaints received against law firms and legal practitioners;
• Assisting in the verification of compliance by law firms and legal practitioners with the Trust Account Act 1996 and the Legal Practitioners Act 2009 requirements;
• Collecting and retrieving all documentary evidence in relation to investigation including taking witness statements;
• Attending to public complaints;
• Examine and analyze trust account audit reports submitted by law firms and investigate into any adverse findings by the auditor;
• Lead financial reviews of sensitive and complex investigations and assist investigators with cases in relation to accounts;
• Prepare statistical/ financial analysis and reports to document findings and maintain up-to-date case files;
• Compiling and preparing investigation files for prosecution;
• Prepare briefs of evidence for assessment by the Principal Legal Officer/ Legal Officers and possible review by the Chief Registrar;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Registrar, Principal Legal Officer and the Chief

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Person

 

The candidate should be qualified as a Corporal in accordance with the Fiji Police qualification, the person must also have successfully completed Investigator’s Qualifying Course or equivalent or have had 2 – 3 years experience in investigating fraud or forensic accounting related matters. The following Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities are required to successfully undertake this role:

 

Knowledge and Experience

1. Sound knowledge of Legal Practitioners Act 2009, Trust Account Act 1996, Department Policies, Regulations and Court Procedures;
2. Understanding of the Fijian Constitution and applicable laws of Fiji;
3. Experience in forensic and fraud related investigation;
4. Knowledge and experience in compiling of reports and making appropriate submissions;
5. Good knowledge in analysing statistical data.

Skills and Abilities

The applicant should have demonstrated the following skills and abilities:

 

1. Strong written and oral communications skills together with public relations and customer service skills;
2. Ability to conduct investigations into complaints against Legal Practitioners/Law Firms and reporting writing;
3. Planning and organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team;
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality;
5. Ability to interpret legislation;
6. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operation of the Unit.

 

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 29th November  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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