Legal Consultant

ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

Legal Consultant

The Attorney-General’s Chambers is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified individual to fill the post of Legal Consultant to its Backlog Files Project on contractual basis. Salary range: $3,420,191-$4,065,532 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Solicitor-General – General Legal Advice Division and with oversight from the Solicitor-General, the Legal Consultant provides legal expertise to support the work of the General Legal Advice

Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers in clearing backlog of files.


KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA

Supervise a team of legal officers in processing of files (e.g., motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, negotiation of settlements) and drafting of Opinions regarding liability/settlement and a range of other legal issues.

Supervise the preparation and rendering of sundry legal opinions on a range of issues to Ministries. 

Prepare detailed methodology and work plan to deliver project targets.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Advanced knowledge of Jamaican laws and legal system

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Excellent time management skills

Excellent people and team/building skills

Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite.


MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Laws Degree; 

Legal Education Certificate;

At least five years’ experience working in a legal setting, providing legal advice to government and/or conducting civil litigation;

Experience working in the area of project management or project management training would be an asset.

All applications along with résumés should be submitted on or before May 12, 2022 to the:

Director,
Human Resource Management and Development
Attorney-General’s Chambers
13 Hillcrest Avenue
Kingston 6
HRM@agc.gov.jm

Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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