... bringing you the latest news, views and information from The Law Society of Jersey.

Latest news includes that of the recently-announced appointments of Mr Matthew Jowitt KC as Attorney General, and of Advocate Kate Donohue as a Family Judge.

Law Society news includes a final reminder of the Annual CPD Certification Requirements due by 31 January for members and firms as well as details of Revised CPD Requirements for 2026, and a reminder about subscriptions.

Courts news includes updates on the courts' listings system, as well as changes to the practices relating to interpreters in the Royal Court and the Court of Appeal, and a reminder to all practitioners about the Case Centre bundling service and practitioners' filing obligations.

Legal aid news includes notice of revised capital and income threshold limits for 2026.

Further reminders relating to important dates for members' diaries, members' and firms' obligations for updating the Law Society, and a number of other court-related, government and regulatory announcements are also included, along with wellbeing, education and employment updates.

His Majesty The King, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr Matthew Jowitt KC as His Majesty's Attorney General for Jersey in succession to Mr Mark Temple KC, who was sworn in as Deputy Bailiff of Jersey on Monday 19th January 2026.

Matthew Jowitt KC was educated at Montsaye School in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, and at the University of Oxford. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1994 and practised as a barrister in London chambers before moving to Jersey in 2004. He qualified as a Jersey Advocate in 2006 and was appointed a Crown Advocate later that year. On 1st May 2020, he was sworn in as Her Majesty’s Solicitor General.

Following the announcement, Matthew Jowitt KC said “I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve Jersey as Attorney General, having been privileged to serve as Solicitor General since 2020. I look forward to continuing the good work of, and maintaining the very high standards set by, my predecessor Mark Temple KC and to working with my talented and supportive colleagues in the Law Officers’ Department.”

Mr Robert MacRae, Bailiff of Jersey said “I was delighted to announce in the States Assembly that Mr Jowitt has been named as the next Attorney General by His Majesty The King.

I am confident that Mr Jowitt will serve the Island with distinction and integrity, and I wish him every success in his new role.”

Mr Jowitt will take up the post of Attorney General for Jersey on Monday 2nd March, 2026.

The Bailiff has announced the appointment of Advocate Kate Donohue as a Family Judge, sitting principally in International House, St Helier.

Advocate Donohue qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2009, achieving higher rights of audience and specialist accreditation as a family lawyer. She was subsequently called to the Bar of England and Wales where she practised in family and children law until moving to Jersey with her family in 2020.

She joins the court service from her role as an advocate in specialist family law firm Corbett Le Quesne. During her time in Jersey, she has worked as an adjunct lecturer in family law on the Jersey law course and was appointed to sit as a part time Deputy District Judge in England in February 2024 where she has gained valuable experience of the challenges of being a judge in this busy and important field.

On her appointment, Mr Robert MacRae, Bailiff of Jersey said:

“Family breakdown is an area which affects many people in Jersey, children in particular. It is important to have judges experienced and trained in dealing with what may be a highly contentious and emotive area. Kate will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role and I am sure that she will use her empathy, patience and pragmatism to good effect in assisting parties to resolve their disputes - a key part of the work  of the Family Division and its court based ADR service, Family Foundation. The Jersey Family Justice Council will also benefit from Kate’s contribution to its work, when she joins the Council in March 2026."

Advocate Donohue’s appointment arises on the retirement of Family Judge Elizabeth Daultrey who leaves the court service after seven years in February 2026, when Advocate Donohue will be sworn in by the Royal Court as a new Family Judge.

Members of the Law Society will be aware that the Royal Court has now published its disciplinary decision with regards to Advocate David Steenson.

The Superior Number of the Royal Court had been convened for the purposes of determining what, if any, sanction should be imposed on Advocate Steenson for a breach of Principle 2 of the Law Society of Jersey’s Code of Conduct (bringing the profession into disrepute).

The Royal Court has imposed an order for a 12 months’ suspension from practice. This order took effect from 19 December 2025.

The Royal Court judgment can be found here.

The Comptroller has become aware that the professional service firms in Jersey have experienced a significant increase in requests for advice and support from multinational groups around the new Multinational Corporate Income Tax (‘MCIT’). In particular there is a spike in the need to complete AML and KYC processes before onboarding, which is leading to a backlog and unforeseen delays.

In view of these exceptional circumstances the Comptroller is, in practice, extending the MCIT registration deadline to 28 February 2026. The Comptroller also confirms that if there are additional problems he is prepared to consider later submissions on a case-by-case basis.

On or before 31 January 2026, each ordinary member of The Law Society of Jersey must file a written confirmation, either personally or as part of a group return submitted on their behalf by the individual’s firm, stating that he or she has completed the CPD Requirement for 2025 (or is a newly qualified Jersey Advocate or Solicitor). Full or partial exemptions which have been applied for and granted must be noted on the confirmation letter.

It is the responsibility of the individual member to ensure that a CPD confirmation has been filed on his or her behalf. CPD confirmations should be sent to the Operations Manager, The Law Society of Jersey, PO Box 493, St Helier, Jersey or by email to manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

Where, for any reason, members are not included in their firm's certification, the member must personally submit their CPD record to manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

The template for firms to complete can be downloaded here.

An audit of 20% of CPD records will commence in February 2026. Members who are selected for audit will be required to submit their CPD records promptly to the Society.

Any questions in relation to CPD should be directed to Jonathan Bale on 01534 613950 or at manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

Revised guidance in relation to members' Continuing Professional Development obligations has been approved by the Law Society.

The purpose of continuing professional development (“CPD”) is to allow members to continue to develop and enhance their legal knowledge to the degree expected of a professional.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 of the Code of Conduct, all Jersey qualified advocates and écrivains are required to undertake 15 hours of CPD per calendar year (the “CPD Requirement”). Additional guidance to Rule 7 is set out in paragraphs G.7.17 and G7.18 of the Code of Conduct.

Revised further guidance is now set out in Guidance Note GN05: Continuing Professional Development - Eligible Activities (“GN05”) and Guidance Note GN06: Continuing Professional Development - Waivers and Sanctions ("GN06"), which are intended to provide further information and guidance to members in respect of the CPD Requirement.

The CPD Requirement remains at 15 hours per annum in total.

However, a number of changes have been made to the CPD Requirement with effect from 1 January 2026:

• Private Study is no longer an eligible activity;
• A maximum amount of five (5) hours in any one CPD year can be claimed for preparation for the delivery of any presentation on a topic relevant to the practice of Jersey law;
• A maximum amount of five (5) hours in any one CPD year can be claimed for attendance at in-house meetings (which will only themselves be relevant if in the form of a seminar or other discussion of points of Jersey law, and then only for the relevant time of such seminar or discussion).

Members are advised to review the guidance regarding the CPD Requirement, which comes into effect from 1 January 2026.

To view/download the revised Guidance Notes, please click :

Guidance Note GN05 - CPD Eligible Activities

Guidance Note GN06 - CPD Waivers and Sanctions

To view / download the revised CPD recording template forms, please click :

CPD Record template (Excel) (preferred)

CPD Record template (Word)

Any queries should be sent directly to Jonathan Bale, Operations Manager, at manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

As members and firms will be aware, Law Society Subscriptions for Ordinary Members are now payable in two instalments.

The first instalment for 2026, comprising 50% of the previous year's subscription rate, have now been issued to firms and, where applicable, individuals.

[See 'Law Society Membership - Updating Your Details' below]

Members (and firms) are reminded that subscriptions are payable on demand.  Prompt payment is requested.

The second instalment, representing the balance of the Ordinary Member subscription (as agreed at the 2026 Law Society AGM), will be invoiced in early July.

Any levies (e.g. Client Protection Fund) will be collected with the second instalment.

Subscription requests for Non Practising Members will be issued in the first week in March 2026.

Please note that subscriptions are subject to GST.  GST is not payable on any specific purpose levies which are raised.

Any queries in relation to subscriptions should be directed to the Accounts Department on 01534 613909 or by email at accounts@jerseylawsociety.je.

The Jersey International Child Law Conference is taking place on Friday 13th March 2026 from 9.30am to 5.30pm at The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, St Helier.

This will be a child law conference covering both private and public law and the theme is “Modern Families”. The
programme will include sessions in respect of parentage, assisted reproduction, surrogacy, adoption, LGBT families
and recent changes in the law in Jersey and internationally.

We are very pleased that Mrs Justice Theis will be our
keynote speaker and the event will be chaired by HHJ Wildblood.

Further details can be downloaded here, and the booking form can be downloaded here.

Law firms operating as LLPs which have been recognised by the Law Society of Jersey as Legal Services Bodies ("LSBs") are reminded that any changes in the membership of the Legal Services Body must be advised to the Law Society in advance of the effective date of such changes.

Click Update to download the Legal Services Body Update Form.

Any queries in relation to LSBs, including in relation to potential new applications, should be directed to Jonathan Bale on 01534 613950 or email manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

Firms are reminded that any changes to their:

• practice address
• website address
• primary contact telephone number or
• email address for general enquiries

must be advised in advance of the effective date to the Law Society.

Notification of changes should be sent to Jonathan Bale on email manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

Where firms maintain a PO Box or JE1 address which does not include a physical office address, firms must provide the Law Society and the Court with a physical address for service purposes.

Key contact changes should also be advised by firms to the Legal Aid Office (email@legalaid.je) and to the Court (d.ozouf@courts.je).

Members are reminded that it is their personal responsibility to update the Law Society in respect of:

• change of firms
• change of circumstances
• change of contact details

Members are reminded of the importance of advising the Society of any changes in circumstances or firms.

Notification MUST be provided, in all cases, in advance of the effective date of the change.

All proposed changes must be advised by completion and submission of the Membership Update Form.

Click Update to download the Membership Update Form.

Completed Membership Update Forms must be sent to Jonathan Bale, Operations Manager at the Law Society at PO Box 493, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 5SZ, or by email at manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

No action will be taken in respect of any request until receipt by the Law Society of the Membership Update Form.

Members are reminded that any changes also need to be advised to the Judicial Greffe (to update the Court's records) so that they do not miss out on any important communications. Updates should be sent to Darrell Ozouf at d.ozouf@courts.je.

The Legal Aid Office should also be advised of any changes in personal details or circumstances. Details should be advised to email@legalaid.je.

Court users are reminded that a revised process has been implemented, on a trial basis, to streamline requests for Court Dates and Date-Fix Appointments.

The goal is to have one clear point of contact to enable court dates and date-fix appointments to be provided efficiently and in a timely manner, as well as to reduce unnecessary and repeated correspondence.

Further procedural enhancements, including a process to manage the volume of case correspondence being sent to the Court, will be introduced as soon as practicable.

The revised Court Listings Process is as follows:

How to Request a Court Date or Date-Fix Appointment

Email: datefix@courts.je

Subject line: Start with the case name (e.g., AG v Joe Bloggs), followed by “Court Date Request” or “Date-Fix Appointment”.

Copy all parties into the email.

Include in the email body:

• Parties’ names and contact details
• Availability (Teams or phone)
• Number of days required (agreed by parties before an  appointment)
• Who is filing the originating document (e.g., summons- Judge/Jurats requirement
• Any queries needing judicial input
• Dates parties are unavailable

Key Rules

Do not send other correspondence to this email.

No attachments except an Act of Court or Summons (copy relevant info into the email body).

Monitoring hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weekdays only).

Urgent requests: If a date is needed within 5 working days, mark the email URGENT.

Matters arising during a trial requiring the court to sit early: correspondence should continue to be sent to the Bailiff’s Judicial Secretary.

Response time: Usually within 7 working days.

Follow-ups: Send by same email only, no phone calls.

After a date is offered: Parties must agree and send one consolidated response to confirm or request alternatives. If the latest date is selected an explanation must be given. Do not include Bailiff’s Chambers in further discussions.

The revised Court Date and Date Fix Process came into effect on Monday 15 December 2025.

Click Court Listings to view/download the revised process.

From January 2026, the Judicial Greffe will be assuming responsibility for the booking of court interpreters for defendants in criminal matters. The Judicial Greffier directs that the following procedure should be adopted by practitioners:

All defence verbal communication and meetings with the client

Arrangements will remain unchanged. An application should be made to the Judicial Greffier for approval to instruct an interpreter, in advance. Counsel remain responsible for sourcing the interpreter. For meetings and verbal communications, the rates of pay will be as per the hourly rates below, unless there is an exceptional need to depart from that rate.

Equally, should an interpreter be needed for a defence witness in court this procedure should be followed.

All defence written communications (including translations of documents)

Any translation work including the rate per word claimed will need to be approved in advance by the Judicial Greffier. An estimate of words per minute and a total estimate of the cost will be required prior to approval.

All Royal Court/Court of Appeal appearances

Counsel must communicate the requirement for an interpreter to the Judicial Greffe within two days of the indictment date being fixed in Magistrate’s Court, or as soon as the need for an interpreter arises. The communication should be emailed to JGRSamedi@courts.je. The email should reference the case name and include the following text in capital letters: “INTERPRETER NEEDED”.

The Judicial Greffe will then source an interpreter who will attend court either remotely or in person. Payment will be dealt with by the Judicial Greffe and in the event that any invoices are sent to you please forward them to d.ozouf@courts.je.

Provisions are also being made within the Judicial Greffe regarding communications between the courts dealing with the need for an interpreter.  It is nevertheless considered necessary for Counsel to participate in this process.  Counsel will have the first-hand knowledge of the language needs of their client that the court staff will not have.

Hourly rates

The rates for translation (verbal interpreting) will be as follows:

1. An hourly fee of £35 for all attendances for interpreting, save court attendances, unless otherwise agreed in advance;
2. For all court attendances there will be a minimum booking for hearings of three hours (so the minimum payment will be £105 unless otherwise agreed in advance). This will be for all hearings up to 3 hours;
3. If hearings last longer than 3 hours any subsequent hour or part thereof will be paid at the hourly rate.

In advance of the change to the procedure, the Judicial Greffier requests that defence lawyers communicate to the Judicial Greffe the current Royal Court cases where an interpreter is or will be required and the level of interpretation required by the defendant.

Practitioners are reminded that Case Centre Bundling Service is purely for the uploading of court bundles in advance of scheduled hearings before the Royal Court.  The uploading of a court bundle to Case Centre does not constitute ‘filing’ of pleadings/affidavits/draft orders etc with the Judicial Greffe.  To comply with ‘filing’ obligations, practitioners must ensure that they send all such documents to JGRCourtDocuments@courts.je.

Do not send emails filing documents to any other address in the court service.

Samedi Court - Ex parte Representations and Tabling
Ex-Parte Representations (clearly marked as “Ex-Parte Representation” or “Representation”) must be filed at JGRCourtDocuments@courts.je by no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday of the week they are to be heard by the Samedi Court. 

Further, 3 hard-copy bundles (where 50 pages or less) must be filed with the Bailiff’s Chambers for the attention of the Court.  Bundles consisting of 50 pages or more must be uploaded onto Caselines by liaising with JGR Case Lines (JGRCaseLines@courts.je).

The original Representation with a payment receipt attached should be filed with the Judicial Greffe for the attention of the Samedi Section. Information regarding the payment of court fees can be found here Court fees - Courts.je.

If an ex-parte Representation is filed after 5:00 pm Tuesday, subject to the sitting Judge’s view, the application will be deferred to the next sitting of the Samedi Court.  Please note that details of Ex-Parte Representations are not published on Court listings - Courts.je.

All applications for inclusion on the Table must be filed at the Judicial Greffe reception by no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday of the week they to be heard by the Samedi Court.  A hard copy of each application with a payment receipt attached should be filed. All applications must be marked for the attention of the Samedi Section. 

Please note that all matters on the Table will be listed on Court listings - Courts.je - “Forthcoming” (no later than 3:00 pm on Thursday) and “Results” (no later than12:00 pm the following Monday) sections.

Counsel should ensure that they bring 3 copies of the Tabled application to the Samedi Court for the presiding Judge and Jurats.

Under the terms of the Legal Aid Scheme, the Capital and Income Limits, in respect of eligibility for Legal Aid, are adjusted on an annual basis, in line with changes to the Median Average Earnings, as detailed in the Government's Average Earnings Report as at June each year.

As a consequence of the reported Median Average Earnings for Full Time Employees increasing to £890 per week (from £850 per week in 2024), with effect from 1 January 2026, the relevant capital and income thresholds will be amended as follows:

Capital Limit (Individual)

Public Law (Criminal / Human Rights) £70,000
Private Law (Family / Civil matters) £70,000

Income Limit (Individual)

Public Law (Criminal / Human Rights) £70,000
Private Law (Family / Civil matters) £47,000

Applicants have to satisfy both the capital and income tests in a qualifying area of law to be granted Legal Aid. Legal Aid will not be granted where the capital and/or income limits are exceeded.

We know that parenting after separation can feel overwhelming at times.

That’s why the Children and Families Hub have teamed up with the Jersey Family Court Advisory Service (JFCAS) to offer free, confidential one-to-one appointments for parents and carers.

What JFCAS can do:

• Listen and talk through the challenges of co-parenting
• Share options to help you move forward as a separated family
• Offer advice on creating safe, child-focused arrangements
• Explain how children’s needs are considered in Family Court proceedings

What JFCAS can’t do:

• Provide legal advice
• Take on casework outside of Family Court
• Make decisions for you - but they will help you explore your choices.
• These sessions are a chance to get clear, independent advice to help you make the best decisions for your children and your family.

To book 1:1 sessions, which take place on the last Friday of each month, go to Eventbrite.

Practitioners will find the latest news and events published by the Jersey Financial Services Commission here.

The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman (CIFO) has published Consultation Paper 25, which outlines proposed changes to the levy schemes for 2026.

The levy schemes set the levies payable by financial services providers (FSPs) registered or holding a licence, permit, or certificate with the Financial Services Commissions in specified areas of activity (registered providers). Any revisions to CIFO’s levy scheme will take effect starting 1st March 2026.

Consultation Paper 25 is now open for feedback, and we welcome responses from FSPs, industry associations, and all interested parties.

How to Respond

Deadline: Please send your feedback by 30 January 2026

By Email: consultations@ci-fo.org

By Post: Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman, PO Box 114, Jersey, JE4 9QG

The Jersey Data Protection Authority (JDPA) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to its registration fee structure.

The current fee model has remained unchanged since January 2020. To ensure a fair, affordable, risk based and sustainable approach that supports Jersey’s continued compliance and competitiveness, the JDPA is proposing several updates. These changes are designed to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape, maintain Jersey’s EU “adequacy” status, and ensure the Authority can continue to deliver effective, independent oversight.

Paul Vane, Information Commissioner, is urging everyone to take part in the consultation. Most Island businesses rely on the secure and uninterrupted flow of personal data between Jersey and the EEA - something made possible by Jersey’s adequacy decision.

Under the new proposals, the JDPA aims to:
• address the gap between public and private sector fees
• offset the RPI increases since the last review
• create a sustainable funding model for JDPA’s regulatory work
• streamline fee-setting to cut costs for the public

Here’s what’s on the table:
• 50% annual fee reduction for organisations with fewer than 50 full-time employees (FTEs)
• an increased charge for larger entities with more than 50 FTEs
• a new band based on past-year revenues
• revised fees for administered entities

How to respond:

Online: complete the survey
Email: consultation@jerseyoic.org
Post: Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner, 5 Castle Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3BT

Deadline for responses: Friday, 20 February 2026

The consultation paper is available to read in full on our website.

Practitioners are advised that the Licensing Assembly will meet in ordinary session on :

📅 Thursday 19 March 2026 at 10.00am

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026 at 10.00am

📅 Thursday 24 September 2026 at 10.00am

📅 Thursday 17 December 2026 at 10.00am

for the purpose of considering applications under the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974.

Advance notice is given that next year's Assise d’Héritage will be held on Friday 18 September 2026.

As advocates will be expected to renew their oath at the Assise d’Héritage, they are respectfully requested to 'save the date'.

The Law Society's Annual Dinner which celebrates the Opening of the Legal Year will again be held on the same day as the Assise d’Héritage, on Friday 18 September 2026.

The dinner will again be held at L'Horizon Hotel, St Brelade.

Members are requested to 'save the date'.

LawCare's Time to Talk Day is coming up next month, and to mark it they’re hosting a free webinar. Booking is now open, and they’d love you to join them for Let’s Talk about Anxiety on Thursday 5 February, from 12 to 1pm.

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Their Life in the Law 2025 report found that 50% of people said they had felt anxious often, very often, or all of the time in the past year. This one-hour panel webinar will explore what anxiety looks and feels like in the legal sector, and practical ways to cope.

The session is suitable for anyone in the legal sector - whether you’ve experienced anxiety yourself, manage others, or are a leader looking to create a healthier, more supportive workplace.

Please note: this session will not be recorded, so make sure you join them live. Book your free place here

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The 2026 IBA Annual Conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 4 - 9 October 2026.

What will IBA 2026 offer you?

• Access 5,000+ attendees representing over 2,700 law firms, corporations, governments and regulators from more than 130 jurisdictions
• Opportunities to win more work and referrals at the world’s best networking and business development event for lawyers and law firms
• Save time and money by meeting all your legal contacts under one roof
• Hear from leading international figures, government officials, general counsel and experts from across all practice areas and continents
• Expand your professional network and meet legal professionals and practitioners from around the world
• Participate in sessions that offer practical strategies and tools to apply directly to your practice

Further details can be found here.

Jersey’s Rent Tribunal will play a vital role in protecting fairness, stability, and trust at the heart of our residential rental market.

The Government of Jersey is now seeking qualified Islanders to help lead this important work.

Being the first generation of appointees, your expertise, judgement, and integrity will make this new and high-profile tribunal a success, delivering outcomes that matter.

This is an opportunity to contribute to public service, supporting balanced decision-making and reinforcing confidence in Jersey’s rental market.

All Members:

The Law requires all members to have appropriate experience in housing and residential tenancy matters.

Chair & Deputy Chair:

As Chair or Deputy Chair of the Rent Tribunal, you will provide leadership in determining residential tenancy rent increase applications under the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law 2011, as amended by the Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025.

Your experience as legal professionals, and confidence to lead proceedings, interpret legislation with clarity, and ensure decisions are fair, reasoned and robust, will offer confidence for tenants, landlords and the wider community.

Remuneration: £400 per half day sitting

Panel Members:

Panel Members are central to ensuring the Tribunal reflects real-world housing experience alongside legal process. These roles suit individuals with strong knowledge of housing and tenancy matters, and the ability to weigh evidence thoughtfully and impartially.

You will contribute valuable insight from a tenant, landlord, or consumer affairs perspective, helping ensure decisions are grounded, fair, and reflective of Jersey’s housing landscape.
Your practical expertise will help us strengthen public trust in Tribunal outcomes.

Remuneration: £150 per half day sitting

How to apply:

For more information about the roles and how to apply please click on the following link: Rent Tribunal - Application Information Pack

For questions not addressed by the information pack (via link above) please email queries to renttribunal@courts.je.

The deadline for applying is Friday 30 January 2026.

Shortlisted candidates should be available for interview between 9 to 11 February 2026.

The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman is seeking a Jersey-based non-executive director to take up the role from March 2026.

An information pack with full details, and how to apply, can be found here.

The closing date for applications is 16 February 2026.

Applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or disabilities are welcomed.

Are you looking for that next job on the legal career ladder?

Click Legal Vacancies to see the latest job adverts.

Individuals who are looking for that next Legal career move can also register to receive details of the latest vacancies as soon as they become available. Go to the Legal Vacancies page and click on the 'Subscribe' button under the heading "Subscribe to job alerts" and follow the instructions.

If your firm wishes to advertise any vacancies, please send the following information to Jonathan Bale at manager@jerseylawsociety.je:

• the job or role title - with a brief description of the role
• the term - whether Full Time / Part Time / Contract
• a job description (if available)
• details of the remuneration package (or indicate as Negotiable or Market Rate)
• when the role is available from
• how to apply
• the name and contact details for a contact point for condidates to request further details
• the closing date for applications (if any)

Please include a small image file of the firm's latest logo in the email.

Advertising of vacancies for law firms is currently free of charge.

To discuss any aspect of advertising your vacancy, please call Jonathan Bale on 01534 613950.

Should you wish to submit anything for publication in the Law Society's Directions newsletter, please write in the first instance to Jonathan Bale at manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

Details of forthcoming events which are relevant to the legal profession should be sent to Jonathan Bale at manager@jerseylawsociety.je.

Directions is published fortnightly on a Friday, with a copy deadline of the preceding Wednesday.