Adam Shameem has been appointed Chief Judicial Administrator of the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA).
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) said Adam Shameem, of Malaaz, Maaenboodhoo in Dhaalu Atoll, was appointed to the position after securing the highest marks in the interview among candidates who met the eligibility requirements.
The JSC said the appointment was made based on the report submitted to the Commission by the interview panel.
Shameem is a legal and defence lawyer who practises in courts across the Maldives. He has worked in the legal field for many years and has extensive experience in the sector.
Applications for the position of Chief Judicial Administrator of the Department of Judicial Administration were opened on 8 July. The position became vacant following the resignation of former Chief Judicial Administrator Amjad Mustafa.
The Judicial Service Commission had previously said that 10 legal professionals applied for the position.