Job Information
Legal Counsel, Civil Prosecution (JLG/LO 3)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
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
Executive Agency
Category
Legal
Posted
24-08-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
24-08-2024
Stop Publishing
04-09-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Financial Investigations Division: Legal Counsel, Civil Prosecution (JLG/LO 3) (Vacant), salary range $6,333,301 - $8,517,586 per annum.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Civil Prosecutions, the incumbent is responsible for executing the successful prosecution of Civil Recovery, Cash Forfeiture, and all other civil cases (along with occasional criminal cases) being pursued by the Department within established policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the Director, Civil Prosecution, in the development, implementation, review and legislative framework and reinforces adherence to policies by constitutionalising precedents of law, best practices and any other legal documentation;
- Provides leadership in the Legal Services Branch by providing sound legal advice in the investigation and prosecution criminals and facilitators of major financial crimes;
- Improves Asset Recovery and Forfeiture;
- Develops partnership and collaborates with other legal departments and organisations mandated to investigate organised crime and corruption;
- Develops a strong and capable Legal Services Branch through active participation in planning and management activities and/or training;
- Supports the conduct of robust targeted investigations through appropriate investigative steering and support;
- Provides analytical, objective, practical and independent legal advice for decision making, investigation and successful litigation of FID cases and for policy development.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Significant Civil Litigation experience and strong litigation skills
- Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing Major Organized Crimes
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, Court Rules, civil practice and procedure and evidential procedure in Jamaica
- Excellent research skills
- Knowledge of case preparation including evidence gathering and handling
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer Literacy
- General trainability and overall flexibility
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized University
- Legal Education Certificate
- Licensed to practise as an Attorney-at-Law in Jamaica
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at the Criminal and Civil Bar with some practice experience at a senior level.
- Training and experience in public sector (or other) management would be an asset
- Specific training and experience in AML/CFT and asset forfeiture litigation/advice would be an asset.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job:
- Direct interaction in asset forfeiture and/or criminal prosecution matters with defendants, including transnational and violent offenders and convicted terrorists.
- Extensive travel across Jamaica with occasional and/or extensive overnighting depending on the exigencies of the job including the extended duration of out-of-town trials
- Subject to Extensive Security Vetting (including background checks)
- May be required to work extended working hours, on weekends and public holidays.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than September, 2nd, 2024 to:
Senior Director, Corporate Services
Financial Investigations Division
1 Shalimar Avenue
Kingston 3
Financial Investigations Division
1 Shalimar Avenue
Kingston 3
Email: careers@fid.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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