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JOB SUMMARY: The Legal Associate assists the Corporate Secretary with the legal and administrative functions of the Princes Town Regional Corporation's Secretariat. <o:p></o:p> &nbsp; REPORTS TO: The Corporate Secretary.<o:p></o:p>

Key and Critical Responsibilities

<ul><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating all activities and operations of the Corporations Secretariat department and all other arrangements for&nbsp;meetings of the Council and sub committees.</li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Assist in drafting of legal documents.</li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Assist in providing legal advice and guidance to the Council and the Corporation on all affairs of the Corporation and all Statutory and Constitutional requirements. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Attend meetings of Council and other related meetings to assist his/her supervisor in minutes and circulation of decisions of the Council and committees to all relevant parties. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Assist in preparing and issuing written notices and agenda papers/documents of monthly and other Statutory meetings as provided by law. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Assist in drafting Bye-Laws, Regulations and Standing Orders pertinent to operations of the Corporation. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Represent the Corporation in Court of Law or Tribunal. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Assist in the development and maintenance of a Claims system.&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Copies and collates relevant documents.</li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Establishes and maintains case files. <o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: left; line-height: 115%;">Performs other duties as required.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li></ul>

Key Competency

&nbsp;KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <o:p></o:p> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.</li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures.</li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques.<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Knowledge of legal drafting principles and methods.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></li></ul> &nbsp; SKILLS AND ABILITIES: <o:p></o:p> <ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"> Ability to use the internet for research purposes. </li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Skill in drafting legal documents. </li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Ability to interpret and analyze the law and legal issues.</li></ul> &nbsp; MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:<ul><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Admission to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Attorney at Law. </li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution. </li><li style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">Legal Education Certificate or equivalent qualification.</li></ul>

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Princes Town Regional Corporation

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