Job Description

What the role is:The Judiciary - comprising the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts - is one of the three constitutional pillars of government in Singapore. Known collectively as SG Courts, we are integrated and coordinated to serve as one judiciary. As an organ of state, the Judiciary\'s function is to independently administer justice. Headed by the Chief Justice, we are a forward-looking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Built on judicial professionalism and transparency, we maintain the highest standards of integrity in safeguarding our community. We pledge to ensure equal and continuous access to justice, and we are committed to deliver justice that is fair and impartial. A career in SG Courts will enable you to help us achieve the Judiciary\'s vision of inspiring public trust and confidence in providing an effective and accessible justice system in an outward-facing, court user-centric Judiciary. We welcome you to join our team as: SENIOR EXECUTIVE / ASSISTANT MANAGER (OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR - BAILIFFS) The Office of the Registrar manages criminal and civil cases in the State Courts by handling interlocutory applications and scheduling the trial diary. The Office of the Registrar also enforces judgments and orders issued in State Courts cases, processes appeals from State Courts decisions, attends to requests for State Courts case records and oversees all State Courts case records.What you will be working on:You will be part of the Bailiffs\' Section which is the enforcement arm of the State Courts. As a Bailiff, your main role is to enforce judgments and orders issued by the State Courts. You are expected to: \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform field operations relating to enforcement of judgments and orders such as: o Conducting seizure and sale of seized property belonging to the enforcement respondent o Overseeing eviction and delivery of possession of immovable property o Procuring arrest of committal respondent \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage cases relating to enforcement of judgments and orders filed in the State Courts in accordance with the applicable rules, practice directions, standard operating procedures, and policies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Prepare reports, notices and correspondence, and liaise with lawyers, litigants-in-person, or other external agencies to facilitate the efficient disposal of cases relating to enforcement of judgments and orders. \xe2\x80\xa2 Participate as a team member and be involved in projects which affect the operations of the Bailiffs Section. \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisors.What we are looking for:

• Able to perform enforcement field duties in a dynamic environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong management and administrative skills to prioritize and monitor progress of cases effectively. \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work well independently and able to work effectively in a team. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good written communication and interpersonal skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to remain composed and problem-solve sensibly under challenging circumstances. The successful candidate will be appointed on a one-year probationary contract in the first instance. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.

About State Courts:The administration of justice by the State Courts affects the lives of ordinary Singaporeans. Our daily business of upholding the rule of law and administrating justice contributes to social stability and economic progress in Singapore. With our People-Centred Culture, we foster employee ownership and pride and optimise the development of our people resources. Join our team of highly motivated and dynamic officers in a challenging environment. Build your career with us and be part of a world-class Judiciary which is constantly moving forward as an innovative, learning-centric and responsive organisation.

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