| Duties & Responsibilities: |
| JOB SUMMARY: |
The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in a Ministry/Department. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents on matters involving the Ministry/Department. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.
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REPORTS TO:
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Senior Legal Officer or designated officer |
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
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N/A |
| DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: |
- Represents the Ministry/Department in court and before tribunals.
- Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the Ministry's/Department's operations.
- Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements.
- Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues.
- Prepares instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state.
- Performs court cases preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pretrials briefs and draft pleadings for filing.
- Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and formulating legal policies and programmes of the Ministry/Department.
- Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the Ministry's/Department's operation.
- Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties.
- Participates in or conducts the review of existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Ministry/Department and recommends/drafts appropriate amendments.
- Represents the Ministry/Department on committees and meetings and other fora.
- Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters.
- Performs other duties as required.
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| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: |
| KNOWLEDGE: |
- Considerable knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the
Ministry's/Department's operations.
- Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of legal research skills and techniques.
- Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence.
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| SKILLS AND ABILITIES : |
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in the use of personal computers.
- Skill in drafting legal documents/instruments.
- Skill in negotiation and mediation.
- Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.
- Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
- Ability to analyse and interpret laws and legal issues.
- Ability to present and explain statements of fact and the law, and to argue clearly and logically, orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.
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