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School/Institute/Office: School of Law, Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute

Position Title: Editor – Legislation (Hard Copy)

The School of Law is seeking to appoint an Editor of Hard Copy Legislation to work in the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (PacLII) managing the research, conversion, editing and quality control of regional and colonial legislation from hard copy to electronic formats for the purpose of electronic publication by the Institute.

The appointee will report to the Director of PacLII and be responsible to the Head of the School of Law for:

• Management and development of the conversion of hard copy documents to electronic forms, editing and controlling the content of relevant legislation in hard copy for the purpose of electronic publication by the Institute
• Legal research concerning legislation required for publication
• Quality control of documents converted to electronic forms
• Development and use of electronic document formats and style sheets
• Indexing of documents processed
• Managing assistant editorial staff and student assistants
• Liaison with USP School of Law staff
• Liaising with AustLII and other Legal Information Institutes on IT issues and database management
• Liaising with regional Courts and Governments regarding the processing of legislation
• Researching and publishing in relevant areas
• Representing the Institute in the region and internationally
• Other duties as may be prescribed by the Head of School.
  

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• A degree in law
• High level of computer skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
  

Desirable :

• Experience in legal practice, legal editing and/or indexing
• Experience in database creation and management
• Knowledge of online law reporting systems
• Pacific regional experience and knowledge.
  

Application Instructions: Please submit a full curriculum vitae; a letter in support of application addressing each of the selection criteria and names and contact details of three referees.

Contact for further information and submission of application:
Ms Lenore Hamilton, Acting Director, PacLII; Emalus Campus, USP, PMB 072, Port Vila. email: hamilton_l@vanuatu.usp.ac.fj; phone (+678) 24525; fax (+678) 22274

The position is available for a fixed term of three years renewable by mutual agreement.

Salary package: According to qualifications and experience to a maximum of P19 (Public Service Scale) Currently under review

Closing date: 10th August 2007