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Welcome to the June 2019 edition of Judging Your Future, the monthly JAC newsletter.

Please see below for more information on open and forthcoming selection exercises.
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Open for applications

Fee-Paid Legal Roles

Senior Chair Health Service Products (Pricing, Cost Control and Information) Appeals Tribunal

Opening date: Open now
Closing date:  10 July, 2019 - 13:00
Salary:  £588.57 fee per day
No. of vacancies: 1
Location:  Successful candidates will be expected to travel between both London and Leeds


The JAC has been asked to identify 1 candidate to recommend as Senior Chair of the Health Service Products (Pricing, Cost Control and Information) Appeals Tribunal.

This is an excellent opportunity for solicitors and barristers with at least 7 years' post-qualification experience to apply for a fee-paid leadership post; no previous judicial experience is required.

The tribunal is responsible for determining appeals against enforcement decisions imposed on manufacturers and suppliers in relation to the pricing of, and information relating to, medical supplies pursuant to sections 260 to 264a and 265 of the National Health Service Act 2006.


About the role

The Senior Chair will be responsible for the overall judicial administration of the Appeals Tribunal and will provide leadership to the panel of tribunal chairs and the other members of the tribunal. This will include ensuring suitable training is provided to ensure chairmen and members are able to undertake their roles effectively. They will also be responsible for ensuring procedural consistency, that high standards in decision-making are maintained and that efficiency is achieved in the running of the Appeals Tribunal.

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Chair Health Service Products (Pricing, Cost Control and Information) Appeals Tribunal

Opening date:   Open now
Closing date:  10 July, 2019 - 13:00
Salary:  £501.52 fee per day
No. of vacancies: 4
Location:  Successful candidates will be expected to travel between both London and Leeds

The JAC has been asked to identify 4 candidates to recommend for the post of Chair of the Health Service Products (Pricing, Cost Control and Information) Appeals Tribunal.

This is a fee-paid role open to solicitors and barristers with 7 years' post qualification experience.

The tribunal is responsible for determining appeals against enforcement decisions imposed on manufacturers and suppliers in relation to the pricing of, and information relating to, medical supplies pursuant to sections 260 to 264a and 265 of the National Health Service Act 2006.

Those interested in applying for this exercise may wish to note the JAC has also been asked to identify 1 candidate to recommend as Senior Chair of the Health Service Products (Pricing, Cost Control and Information) Appeals Tribunal. Candidates who can demonstrate the requisite leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Senior Chair vacancy.

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Upcoming Exercises

Fee-Paid Legal Roles

Deputy Judge of the Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber


Launch date: 9 July 2019 – 13:00
Closing date:  23 July 2019 – 13:00
Fee: £625.18 per day
Number of vacancies: up to 25
Location: London.  However, successful candidates may also be required to sit in other locations on an occasional basis to meet business needs.
 

The Role

The Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber requires up to 25 deputy judges to deal with work arising from the right of appeal to the Upper Tribunal on asylum and immigration cases.

The main activities of deputy judges of the Upper Tribunal are:

  • Determining appeals. Researching (if necessary) and applying the relevant law; determining questions of fact where necessary; giving a reasoned oral or written judgment;
  • Oral hearings. Controlling the manner in which hearings are conducted; deciding any issues of procedure that may arise during the hearing;
  • Keeping abreast of legal developments; participating in training events;
  • Contributing to the development of a body of law by circulating decisions of interest; attending meetings of judges and serving on committees concerned with judicial administration.


Who can apply?

  • Solicitors and barristers in England and Wales with at least 7 years' post qualification experience;
  • advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least 7 years standing;
  • barristers or solicitors in Northern Ireland of at least 7 years standing;
  • those who have gained experience in law which, in the opinion of the Senior President of Tribunals, makes them as suitable for appointment as if they satisfy one of the conditions set out above.

Candidates are expected to make themselves available for a minimum of 15 days per year in addition to any associated time required for finalising judgments and orders.

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Recorder 2019

Launch date:  July 2019 - TBC
Closing date:  July 2019 - TBC
Salary:  £654.94 a day
Location:  Across England and Wales
Number of vacancies: up to 100

Fersiwn Cymraeg

The jurisdiction of a Recorder is similar to that of a Circuit Judge. Recorders are required to read and assimilate case papers before a hearing or trial commences and play an active role in case management. Recorders must control the manner in which cases are conducted and decide issues of law and procedure that may arise during a case and provide reasons for any ruling.
 

Who can apply

Applications are invited from solicitors and barrister in England and Wales with at least 7 years' post qualification legal experience. In addition, candidates should be able to offer a reasonable length of service, usually of 4 years, before the statutory retirement age of 70.

Although vacancies are anticipated across all jurisdictions (crime, civil and family), experience of the jurisdictions is not a prerequisite for appointment and recommendations will be made solely on merit.

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