Bailiff

The incumbent serves all summonses and orders and executes all warrants, precepts and writs issued out of the Court.

Executes orders for seizure and sale, injunction, claim form/particulars of claims and general orders for the Supreme Court;
Executes Warrant of Commitments, levies and recovery of possession from the Resident Magistrate’s Court (Civil Division);
Executes Warrant of Distingas and Capias from the Resident Magistrate’s Court (Criminal Division);
Serves summons and formal orders and other documents emanating from the Resident Magistrate’s Court and Supreme Court;
Supervises and trains Assistant Bailiffs and attends to legal correspondence from relevant Offices;
Creates and maintains records of all warrants, commitment and recovery of possessions and other documents receive from executions from both the Resident Magistrate’s and Supreme Court;
Records monthly transactions in the Cash Book, Warrant Book and other relevant books;
Attends Court and out stations on return days;
Files matters in the Supreme Court;
Attends Court in Interpleader Proceeding;
Performs any other related duties assigned.

Excellent knowledge of the geographical of the Parish;
Excellent time management skills;
Good knowledge of the Resident Magistrate’s Court Act and other relevant regulations;
Good knowledge of the organization’s policies, procedure and mandate;
Good interpersonal relations skills;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Proficient in the use of relevant Computer Applications;
Ability to exercise a high level of integrity and confidentiality on the job;
Ability to work in a team;
Ability to use initiative.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 26th November, 2021 to:

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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