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Job Information Legal Officer (JLG/LO 2) Company Information

Company Government of Jamaica

Website http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing

Contact Name Office of the Services Commission

Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm

Job Information

Job Type Full-time

Department Executive Agency

Category Legal

Posted 03-05-2024

Job Status

Start Publishing 03-05-2024

Stop Publishing 15-05-2024

Description

Applications are invited to fill the vacant post of Legal Officer (JLG/LO 2) in the Supreme Court Western Region Division, Supreme Court, salary range $5,198,035 – $6,990,779 per annum.

Job Purpose

The incumbent under the general direction of the Deputy Registrar will assist with the processing of applications for matrimonial matters and other legal documents. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that there is compliance with the regulations and guidelines as stipulated by the relevant Acts/Policies, while seeking to enhance the level of service delivery to all clients and supporting the maintenance of the established time standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assists the Deputy Registrar with the overall implementation and execution of strategies aimed at improving the overall efficiency of the Supreme Court Western Registry;
Reviews process flow periodically and implement process improvement strategies where deficiencies are identified;
Vets matrimonial applications for compliance with the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules and other pertinent laws governing matrimonial proceedings;
Conducts research relating to complex matters;
Explains and gives procedural legal guidance and clarification for requisitions pertaining to matrimonial applications filed in the Supreme Court;
Prepares letters and emails in response to queries and requests concerning matrimonial matters sent by Attorneys and members of the Public;
Provides general information and procedural guidance to Attorneys-at-Law, members of the public and persons who are applying for divorce in person;
Attends monthly statistics meetings to review the performance of the Registry and identifies areas for improvements;
Attends weekly meetings with the Deputy Registrar and other members of staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Sound knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (as Amended).
Sound knowledge of the Matrimonial Causes Act.
Sound Knowledge of the Marriage Act.
Excellent knowledge of the Maintenance Act.
Excellent knowledge of Property Rights of Spouses Act.
Knowledge of various Practice Directions.
Sound knowledge of the Judicature Supreme Court Act and other relevant legislation.
Excellent knowledge of the organization’s policies, procedure and mandate.
Good communication skills (i.e. oral, written and presentation skills).
Good interpersonal skills.
Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications.
Ability to exercise a high level of integrity and confidentiality on the job.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to use initiative.