2.1 Magistrate Grade 11, Grade Level 10 2.1.1 Hearing and determining civil and criminal cases within his jurisdiction in accordance with the existing provisions of the Magistrates Court Law and the criminal procedure code. 2.1.2 Performing certain administrative duties connected with the administration of justice in his court.
2.2 Magistrate Grade I, Grade Level 12 2.2.1 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above within his jurisdiction. 2.2.2 Hearing and determining cases for recovery of any penalty, rates, expenses and contribution where the amount does not exceed that within his jurisdiction.
2.3 Senior Magistrate Grade Ii, Grade Level 13 2.3.1 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraph 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above within his jurisdiction. 2.3.2 Hearing and determining cases for recovery of any penalty, rates, expenses and contributions where the amount does not exceed that within his jurisdiction.
2.4 Senior Magistrate Grade I, Grade Level 14 2.4.1 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraph 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 above within his jurisdiction. 2.4.2 Ensuring the observers of the appropriate legislations and regulations. 2.4.3 Taking charge of a Section
2.5 Chief Magistrate Grade II, Grade Level 15 2.5.1 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraphs 2.4.1 and 2.4.2. above within his jurisdiction. 2.5.2 Assisting in coordinating the activities of a number of magistrates. 2.5.3 Taking charge of specified subjects/Branch. 2.5.4 Initiating the review of existing programmes and policies.
2.6 Chief Magistrate Grade I/Deputy Chief Registrar, Grade Level 16 2.6.1 Taking charge of a Division. 2.6.2 Rendering returns and reports to the Chief Registrar, 2.6.3 Supervising the administration of all registries and ensuring even distribution of work and expeditions disposal of all legal businesses within his Magisterial District 2.6.4 Assisting the Chief Registrar in the administration of the Department. 2.6.5 Designing and coordinating in-service training programmes in the Department.
2.7 Chief Registrar, Grade Level 17 2.7.1 Taking charge of the administration of the Department 2.7.2 Excising such power and performing such duties as are conferred on him under relevant court Acts and Rules. 2.7.3 Advising the Chief Judge/Chief Justice of the Federation in the formulation and execution of policies relating to the judicial department.
3. METHOD OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotion and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record
3.1 Magistrate Grade 11, Grade Level 10 3.1.1 By direct Appointment of a candidate who is legally qualified to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria and has acquired at least two years post-call cognate experience.
3.2 Magistrate Grade 1, Grade Level 12 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Magistrate Grade U who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.3 Senior Magistrate Grade II Grade Level 13 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Magistrate Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.4 Chief Magistrate Grade 1, Grade Level 14 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Magistrate Grade II who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.5 Senior Magistrate Grade 14 Grade Level 15. 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Magistrate Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.6 Chief Magistrate Grade I/Deputy Chief Registrar, Grade level 16 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Chief Magistrate Grade 11 who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.7 Chief Registrar, Grade Level 17 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Deputy Chief Registrar/Chief Magistrate Grade 1 or a qualified Deputy Director of Area Court who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.8 Direct Appointment to Posts in Grade Level 12 and above Direct appointments may be made to posts in Grade Level 12 and above; but these will be preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of the user Ministry/Department. Promotion from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation of appointments.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
