Canary Islands' Judicial Staffing Job Competition

Overview

The Canary Islands' government has launched a targeted job competition for judicial assistants and related officials, aiming to fill specialized positions in the regional judicial offices. This process is part of a broader effort to streamline judicial staffing under new legal guidelines, including the transitory measures of Law 19/2003.

Eligibility

• Eligible candidates are current judicial personnel with active service within the region.
• Candidates must meet specific requirements related to:
  • Experience
  • Training

Selection Criteria

The competition is structured around a merit-based scoring system, evaluating factors such as:

• Seniority
• Leadership experience
• Proficiency with judicial software
• Audiovisual skills
• Relevant training courses

Notably, candidates will be assessed on their years of service, experience managing teams, and familiarity with digital and audiovisual tools—reflecting the modern needs of judicial administration.

Participation Restrictions

• Participation is strictly limited to those currently working in the region's judicial system.
• Candidates with certain disciplinary records or criminal convictions are barred.

Process and Finalization

• The selection process involves:
  • A public online application
  • Evaluation by a dedicated committee
  • Final assignment of positions
• Successful candidates must accept their posts, which are:
  • Non-assignable
  • Confirmed once the new judicial offices are operational, expected by October 1, 2025.

Goals

This initiative aims to:

• Improve judicial efficiency
• Ensure qualified staffing in the Canary Islands' public justice sector.