Job Information Paralegal (PLG/LS 4) Company Information
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 24-08-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing 24-08-2024
Stop Publishing 04-09-2024
Description
Applications are invited for the following post in the Financial Investigations Division: Paralegal (PLG/LS 4) - (Vacant), salary range $2,190,302 - $2,945,713 per annum.
 
Job Purpose
 
Reporting to the Director, Civil Prosecutions, the incumbent is responsible for providing efficient paralegal services to the Civil Prosecutions Branch to ensure 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
  • Conducts legal research on behalf of Attorneys using several sources, including electronic databases such as Lexis Nexis, etc. and prepares timely and accurate first drafts of guidance notes, preliminary opinions and submissions, case briefs, pleadings and orders;
  • Interrogates multi-media case files to retrieve documents and images, telecommunications data, and witness statements etc., in preparation for depositions, hearings and trial;
  • Ensures that case diaries and databases are maintained and up-to-date;
  • Attends Court with attorneys as may be required from time to time;
  • Supports the Department’s internal Training and Staff Development programme by conducting legal research and making legal presentations at internal workshops and seminars;
  • Liaises with the Legal departments of local, regional and international Partner Agencies
  • (including the ODPP and Attorney General’s Chambers) to enhance Jamaica’s international; standing regarding Money Laundering and Terrorism/Proliferation Financing Risk factors.
  • Monitors resources to ensure presence of sufficient and appropriate tools to enable the undertaking of duties efficiently and effectively.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent research and organisational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing Major Organized Crimes
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation, Court Rules, civil practice and procedure and evidential procedure in Jamaica
  • Working knowledge of case preparation, including evidence gathering and handling
  • High level of ICT literacy (Microsoft Office suite) and use of analytical reporting tools would be a significant asset
  • General trainability and overall flexibility
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • Certification as a Paralegal
  • At least 3 years’ experience as a paralegal, or similar role
  • Tertiary level education (advantageous)
  • Public sector paralegal experience would be an asset
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
Email: careers@fid.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
 
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