Ministry of Sport and Community Development
Port of Spain
Job Description
The Incumbent is required to provide paralegal support to Legal Officers in a Ministry/Department. Duties include researching laws; investigating facts; preparing pleadings; opinions and briefs; maintaining case files and assisting in the preparation of legal documents. (Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter is required. Please refer to the Ministry's Website for the entire job description). <b>CAPE/GCE 'A' level pass in law or Associate Degree in Paralegal is required.</b>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Conducts research and drafts or prepares briefs on legal matters as directed;</li><li>Assists in the monitoring and reviewing of Government regulations to ensure that the Ministry and its agencies are aware of new requirements;</li><li>Assists in interviewing parties involved in court proceedings to gather information for case preparation or completion of legal documents;</li><li>Assists in the preparation of legal documents such as contracts, opinions and agreements; drafts correspondence on routine legal issues;</li><li>Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgements, contract precedents and other relative material in areas affecting the Ministry's day to day operations. Copies and collates relevant documents;</li><li>Takes notes at court, tribunals, legal proceedings and meetings and generates documents as require. Performs other related work as assigned.</li></ul>
Key Competency
<ul><li>Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.</li><li>Ability to use the internet for research purposes.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.</li><li>Some knowledge of the laws of Trinidad and Tobago.</li><li>Some knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the operations of the Ministry/Department.</li></ul>