Ministry of Finance
Port of Spain
Job Description
<p>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.</p><p><b>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of four (4) years experience as a practicing Attorney at law.</li><li>Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognised institution.</li><li>Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution.</li><li>Admission to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><div><b>REQUIREMENT:</b></div><ul><li>Takes the Oath of Office as required by the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago Act, Chap. 72:01, as amended.&nbsp;</li><li>Complies with the Security and Confidentiality laws and regulations as well as the policies of the FIUTT.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Applications must include a cover letter, which clearly indicates the position being applied for and should be addressed to:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#444444;letter-spacing:.3pt">The Permanent Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#444444;letter-spacing:.3pt">Ministry of Finance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#444444;letter-spacing:.3pt">Attention: Director, Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:&quot;Work Sans&quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#444444;letter-spacing:.3pt">Finance Building <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; 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background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: &quot;Work Sans&quot;; font-size: 11.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Port of Spain</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><br></p><p>It should also include your Curriculum Vitae (CV), academic qualifications and other relevant certifications, two (2) work related references (where applicable) and one (1) personal recommendation.</p><p><b>Note:</b> All documents must be uploaded as a single pdf file (no greater than 2MB in size).</p><div><br></div><p><br></p></div><div><br></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Represents the Ministry/Department in court and before tribunals.</li><li>Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the Ministrys/Departments operations.</li><li>Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements.</li><li>Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues.</li><li>Prepares instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state.</li><li>Performs court cases preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trials briefs and draft pleadings for filing.</li><li>Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and formulating legal policies and programmes of the Ministry/Department.</li><li>Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the Ministrys/ Departments operation.</li><li>Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties.</li><li>Participates in or conducts the review of existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Ministry/Department and recommends/drafts appropriate amendments.</li><li>Represents the Ministry/Department on committees and meetings and other fora.</li><li>Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters.</li><li>Performs other duties as required.</li></ul><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
<ul><li>Considerable knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.</li><li>Knowledge of legal principles and practices.</li><li>Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the Ministrys/Departments operations.</li><li>Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices.</li><li>Knowledge of legal research skills and techniques.</li><li>Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence.</li></ul><p></p><p><ul><ul></ul></ul></p><ul><li>Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Skill in the use of personal computers.</span></li><li>Skill in drafting legal documents/instruments.</li><li>Skill in negotiation and mediation.</li><li>Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.</li><li>Ability to use the internet for research purposes.</li><li>Ability to analyse and interpret laws and legal issues.</li><li>Ability to present and explain statements of fact and the law, and to argue clearly and logically, orally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.</li></ul><p><br></p>