Job Advertisement – Nauru

The Government of the Republic of Nauru is seeking to recruit two senior lawyers – Public Legal Defender and Public Prosecutor. Application letters and other documents are to be emailed to Peta Gadabu, Secretary Corporate Services – petagadabu@gmail.com, and Clarissa Scotty, Manager Recruitment & Employment Contracts – clarissa.scotty@yahoo.com.

Public Legal Defender

The Office of the Public Legal Defender provides free legal assistance to the people of Nauru, who are not able to afford or engage a legal practitioner. The successful applicant must have at least 8 years’ experience in criminal, civil and family law and will be required to appear in the District Court, Supreme Court and Nauru Court of Appeal. This applicant will be working under the supervision of the Director, Public Legal Defender.

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Public Prosecutor

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is looking for an experienced lawyer with a demonstrated track record in conducting prosecutions in a common law jurisdiction, preferably in the Pacific region. Working under the supervision of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the successful applicant will conduct prosecutions in the District Court, Supreme Court and Nauru Court of Appeal. The applicant will be part of a small team of legal professionals, fostering and growing external partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Nauru Police Force.

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Applications are closing on Monday, 8 March 2021 at 5pm (late applications will not be accepted).