Job Information
Job Information
Description
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Paralegal Officer 1 (PLG/LS 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 Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
Category
Legal
Posted
12-02-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing
12-02-2025
Stop Publishing
17-02-2025
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT): Paralegal Officer 1 (PLG/LS 4) (Vacant) - Legal Services Unit, salary range $2,190,302 - $2,945,712 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General, the Paralegal Officer is responsible for providing administrative and legal support by creating and maintaining support systems and processes which assist the work of the Legal Services team.
The officer will, among other duties, assist in conducting research on the Ministry’s portfolio areas, review existing and proposed policies and legislation for the Ministry and collate documentations for Hearings.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Assists in the preparation of legal documents, under the guidance of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General;
- Performs legal and factual research, identifying relevant judicial decisions,
- Drafts legal documents including briefs, agreements, contract and legal memoranda;
- Prepares letters, memoranda and other correspondence for the signature of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General;
- Reviews and monitors new and updated laws and regulations pertaining to the Ministry’s portfolio areas;
- Assists with all aspects of personal matters; including employment litigation;
- Keeps up-to-date on legislative, regulations, new development, changes and trends impacting the Ministry’s portfolio areas;
- Assists in collating documents in preparation for legal hearings and consultations;
- Provides information to stakeholders and other parties, subject to maintaining confidentiality and/or upon the instructions of the Senior Assistant Attorney-General, where necessary;
- Processes general inquiries and requests, as directed;
- Maintains files and records in a confidential, secure and reliable manner, in accordance with established records management principles to ensure expeditious retrieval of files.
Management/Administrative:
- Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
- Prepares reports and programme documents, as required;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong customer relations skills
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Technical:
- Basic knowledge of the English Legal System, including Commercial, Criminal and Civil Proceedings
- Good knowledge of conveyancing practices
- Good knowledge of drafting legal documents
- Good knowledge of legal research and methods;
- Working knowledge of GOJ operations and of Public Sector issues
- Working knowledge of relevant computer systems and their applications
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Training or qualification in Legal or Paralegal Studies;
- Five (5) CSEC subjects including English Language;
- Three (3) years’ experience in a law office or legal environment.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. 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 to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 18th February, 2025 to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 10
PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 10
Email: hr@mtw.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications should include the names and positions of two (2) senior persons who can provide a character and work-related reference.
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