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Assistant Attorney-General (JLG/LO 4)
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 Type
Full-time
Department
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
Category
Computer/IT
Posted
04-03-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing
04-03-2025
Stop Publishing
12-03-2025
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited for the following vacant post in the Legal Services Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information: Assistant Attorney-General (JLG/LO 4), salary range $7,716,512 - $10,377,851 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction and management of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney-General provides advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of the Minister and Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Conducts a range of complex legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission critical functions of the Ministry and its subjects;
- Prepares written opinions and advice on a range of complex legal matters impacting the Ministry and its subjects;
- Provides legal support to the Ministry and its subjects in the preparation of Cabinet Submissions and Drafting Instructions, in respect of items on the legislative programme;
- Provides legal support to Ministry during policy development in relation to matters which form part of the legislative programme;
- Assists in the preparation of Bills for tabling and provides legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s Briefs;
- Prepares, assists, reviews and amends legal documents or instruments required by the Ministry and its subjects;
- Drafts or reviews Agreements, Contracts or Memoranda of Understanding;
- Prepares legal briefs to the Senior Assistant Attorney-General to support the escalation of nuance or highly complex legal matters, or matters of national importance, to obtain legal advice from the DSG;
- Prepares briefs to the Department of Legal Reform or the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, requesting comments on draft Cabinet Submissions;
- Provides comments on draft Bills or draft policy papers submitted by other Ministries or Departments;
- Responds to queries or provides information, as necessary or required;
- Assists in preparing, collating and executing Affidavits and other evidentiary matters in litigation involving the Ministry or its subjects;
- Follows-up and provides updates on legal matters and attends Hearings on behalf of the Ministry;
- Reviews and advises on legal implications of internal policies and procedures;
- Provides legal advice to the Ministry on all areas of law;
- Represents the Ministry by participating on Inter-Ministerial Committees or teams, in relation to legislation or policy in which the Ministry has an interest;
- Recommends remedies to rectify identified deficiencies and breaches;
- Remains current on GOJ policies/initiatives in an effort to add value and inform decision making;
- Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, maintaining membership in professional organizations and participating in AGC initiatives.
Management/Administrative:
- Contributes to the development of the LSU’s Strategic and Operational Plan and Budget;
- Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Division’s Plan;
- Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
- Prepares reports and project documents, as required;
- Prepares and delivers legal presentations, as needed.
Human Resources:
- Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of staff performance and implements appropriate strategies;
- Participates in the co-ordination of Work Plans and recommends performance targets for the staff assigned;
- Participates in the recruitment and training of staff of the Unit;
- Identifies skill/competency gaps and contributes to the development and Succession Planning for the LSU, to ensure adequate staff capacity;
- Participates in preparation and implementation of presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation/On-boarding Programme;
- Contributes and maintains a harmonious working environment.
Other:
- Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required, from time to time, by Senior Assistant Attorney-General and respective senior executives in the Ministry.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong customer relations skills
- Excellent planning and organizing skills
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to influence and motivate others
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Technical:
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills
- In-depth and extensive knowledge of the Laws of Jamaica and the broad field of Law or practice relating to Constitutional and Legislative Affairs
- Highly developed knowledge of the mandate, objectives, strategies, policies and environment of the AGC-HQ and Ministry
- Excellent knowledge of the English legal system and the legal framework of Government
- Ability to analyse and interpret changes in the economic, political and social environment and the legal implications to the operations of the GOJ
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills, and the ability to communicate legal information in a manner which can be understood by decision makers and users
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and convictions of purpose in unfavourable or unpopular situations
- Problem solving and negotiation/facilitation skills and experience
- An excellent understanding of the machinery of government, including particularly the Jamaican context and the current challenges facing the GOJ
- Good strategic and analytical skills to advise on complex issues
- Good organisational and personal leadership: the ability to orchestrate strategic outcomes; the ability to lead collaboratively and manage significant change in large and complex organisations; the ability to manage and engage high performing top teams that deliver within a budget, in a complex environment
- Ability to create commitment to a strong and consistent customer service philosophy
- Energy and resilience; the personal capacity to see the bigger picture and be able to navigate obstacles, ambiguity and change
- Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project and associated legal software
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
- Legal Education Certificate;
- Six (6) years progressive experience at the Bar.
- Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions;
- May be required to travel locally and internationally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 13th March, 2025 to:
Director, Human Resource Management
Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information
2-4 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
2-4 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Email: jobapplications@moey.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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