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NIJAC is inviting applications for the office of District Judge, which will be held concurrently with the office of Deputy County Court Judge. It is intended to make one appointment and maintain a reserve list for 12 months from the date of the first appointment.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment as a District Judge a person must, by closing date of applications:
- a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing; or
- a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland of at least ten years’ standing.
Salary: £139,469 per annum. This post is pensionable.
Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025 at 12 noon.
For further information and to apply online please visit www.nijac.gov.uk or phone 028 9056 9100.
* Section 107 (1) of the Judicature (NI) Act 1978 provides for the aggregation of years’ standing for holding office of solicitors who have been barristers, and vice versa.
NIJAC is committed to equality of opportunity for all who are eligible for judicial office and welcomes applications from women and men from all backgrounds and sections of the community. NIJAC will appoint the applicant who are assessed to be the most suitable based on merit.