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Vacancies

JUSTICE OF THE HIGH COURT

16th Oct, 2026

SENIOR COURTS OF BELIZE VACANCY NOTICE Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of: JUSTICE OF THE HIGH COURT -CIVIL DIVISION Applicants for the position of Justice of the High Court: a. Must be: i. qualified to practice as an attorney-at-law in a court in Belize or as an advocate in a court in any other part of the Caribbean having unlimited jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters; and ii. has been qualified for not less than five years to practice in such a court. b. Demonstrate integrity, scholarship and sound judicial temperament c. Experience in civil litigation practise will be an asset. Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity and if successful are expected to subscribe to any Judicial Code of Ethics that the Chief Justice may from time to time prescribe. Interested persons may download an application package from the Senior Court of Belize's Website - www.belizejudiciary.org or request in writing from: The Secretary Judicial and Legal Services Commission Ground Floor, Sir. Edney Cain Building Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone number: 822-2204 or 822-2235 email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: 30th November 2026

MAGISTRATES

8th Oct, 2026

MAGISTRACY DEPARTMENT ATTORNEY GENERAL’S MINISTRY VACANCY NOTICE FOR MAGISTRATES







The Magistracy Department invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointments to three (3) vacant positions of Magistrate. Applicants for the position of Magistrate: a) must be: i. Qualified to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in a court in Belize or as an advocate in a court in any other part of the Commonwealth having unlimited jurisdiction either in civil or criminal causes or matters; and ii. Has been qualified for not less than two years to practice in such a court. .







b) must be in good health. c) must be a person who always conducts himself, both in his professional and in his personal life, in a manner that will maintain public confidence in the standards of the legal profession. Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity and if successful are expected to subscribe to any Judicial Code of Ethics that the Chief Justice may from time to time prescribe. Successful Applicants are subject to being transferred outside of the Belize District including San Pedro Town. Interested persons may submit their complete application package (Application letter, CV, recommendations, all relative achievement documentation) to: The Secretary Judicial and Legal Services Commission Ground Floor, Sir. Edney Cain Building Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone number: 822-2204 or 822-2235 email address: ceo@ mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: October 30,2026

PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL

8th Oct, 2026

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF BELIZE VACANCY NOTICE Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of 1). PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL Applicants for the position of Parliamentary Counsel: a) must be: i. qualified to practice as an attorney-at-law in a court in Belize; and ii. has been qualified for not less than five years to practice in such a court .







b) must be in good health. c) must be a person who always conducts himself, both in his professional and in his personal life, in a manner that will maintain public confidence in the standards of the legal profession. Experience and training required: a) Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney-at-law; b) Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB Degree) from a recognized institution; and c) Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution.







d) Legal Drafting, advisory, and analytical skills e) Experience in the following would be an asset: · Constitutional law · Legislative drafting or statutory interpretation · Parliamentary procedure or public law · Commonwealth parliamentary systems Interested persons may submit their complete application package (Application letter, CV, recommendations, all relative achievement documentation) to: The Secretary Judicial and Legal Services Commission Ground Floor, Sir. Edney Cain Building Belmopan City, Cayo District Belize, Central America Telephone number: 822-2204 or 822-2235 email address: ceo@ mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: October 30,2026

SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL

19th Jun, 2026

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND NEW GROWTH INDUSTRIES VACANCY NOTICE



Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of: SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL, HEAD OF PROSECUTION BRANCH Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries Qualifications: a) must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution; and a Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution; b) be qualified to practice as an attorney-at-law in Belize or as an advocate in a court in any other part of the Commonwealth having unlimited jurisdiction either in civil or criminal causes or matters; and c) has been qualified for five or more years to practice in such a court; and d) admitted to practice law in Belize or in a Commonwealth jurisdiction; and e) must be a person who conducts himself at all times, both in his professional and in his personal life, in a manner that will maintain public confidence in the standards of the legal profession. Experience and training required: a) Five or more (5+) years’ experience in criminal law practice; b) At least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role in prosecution or public law; and c) Proven courtroom advocacy experience. d) Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity. Interested persons may submit an application package including an application letter, CV, 2 reference



letters, and all relevant achievement documentation to: The Secretary, Judicial and Legal Services Commission Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize, CA. Tel: 501-822-2204 or 822-2235 email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: July 15, 2026

CROWN COUNSEL

19th Jun, 2026

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND NEW GROWTH INDUSTRIES

VACANCY NOTICE Suitably qualified applicants are invited to fill the position of: CROWN COUNSEL Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries Qualifications:

a) must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution; and a Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution; b) be qualified to practice as an attorney-at-law in Belize or as an advocate in a court in any other part of the Commonwealth having unlimited jurisdiction either in civil or criminal causes or matters; and c) admitted to practice law in Belize or in a Commonwealth jurisdiction; and d) must be a person who conducts himself at all times, both in his professional and in his personal life, in a manner that will maintain public confidence in the standards of the legal profession. Applicants are also expected to possess a high level of personal integrity. Interested persons may submit an application package including an application letter, CV, 2 reference letters, and all relevant achievement documentation to: The Secretary, Judicial and Legal Services Commission



Ground Floor, Sir Edney Cain Building Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize, CA. Tel: 501-822-2204 or 822-2235 email address: ceo@mps.gov.bz Deadline for receipt of applications: September 30, 2026

LEGAL COUNSEL

16th Feb, 2026

MINISTRY OF RURAL TRANSFORMATION, Community Development, Labour and Local Government

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing ethical and efficient legal services in matters and issues related to the provision of legal advice, interpretation, revision and/or amendment of existing regulations and legislations geared towards the fulfilment of the Ministry’s mandate within the legal framework in relation to the strengthening of local governance, promotion of industrial harmony and economic growth, and the empowering of rural development. The Legal Counsel will' ensure that laws are administered equitably and transparently.

Deadline for submissions: 15th July, 2026