Judge, Administrative Chamber – Tallinn Circuit Court

About the role

This is a second-instance judicial post in the Administrative Chamber of Tallinn Circuit Court, offered through an open public competition. The judge will hear appeals and reviews in administrative cases, examining first-instance decisions, the record and the legal arguments, and giving reasoned appellate decisions. The work will require careful reading of complex files, clear analysis of points of law, and writing that explains why a decision is confirmed, changed or sent back. It suits a lawyer with strong appellate judgment, independence and a precise, disciplined approach to legal reasoning. As a second-instance role, it carries added responsibility for consistency in administrative law. The stated monthly salary for a second-instance judge is 6942.31 euros. Applications close on 13 November 2026.

Responsibilities

Hear appeals and reviews in administrative cases; examine first-instance decisions and case records; assess legal arguments and procedural issues; and write reasoned appellate judgments applying the law impartially and consistently.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the conditions in KS § 47 and § 53 lg 3. The application must state which court judge post or posts are being applied for. Documents required: an application to take part in the judge competition; the candidate personal-data questionnaire available via Riigikohus (www.riigikohus.ee); a copy of a document proving Estonian citizenship; and a copy of the education document and academic transcript. Competition documents must be submitted under the keyword “Kohtuniku konkurss” to the President of the Supreme Court, at Lossi 17, 50093 Tartu or info@riigikohus.ee, by 13.11.2026.

Benefits

Second-instance judge salary of 6942.31 euros per month, as stated in the official notice.

Skills