Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)
Port of Spain
Job Description
The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service under the direct supervision of a higher-level legal officer. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions and drafting legal documents on the matters involving the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position. 
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Represent the Trinidad and Tobago Police on matters before the courts. <div>Provides advice on the less complex legal matters. </div><div>Drafts the less complex legal documents and assist in the drafting of the more complex documents including contracts, leases and memorandums of agreements.</div><div>Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations and prepares legal opinions and briefs in respect of the less complex legal matters. </div><div>Provides advice by supplying legal authorities based on research. </div><div>Assists in performing court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trials briefs and draft pleadings for filing. </div><div>Assists in reviewing existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service operations and recommending appropriate amendments. </div><div>Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgements, contract precedents and related materials in respect of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service's operations. </div><div>Drafts Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters. </div><div>Copies and collates relevant documents. </div><div>Performs other duties as required.</div>
Key Competencies
<b>KNOWLEDGE: </b><div> </div><div>Knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago </div><div>Knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures </div><div>Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques </div><div>Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence </div><div>Some knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service's operations </div><div>Some knowledge of legal drafting principles and methods </div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES: </b></div><div>Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite </div><div>Skill in the use of personal computers </div><div>Ability to use e-Government technology platforms </div><div>Ability to use the internet for research purposes </div><div>Skills in drafting legal documents/instruments </div><div>Ability to interpret and analysis the law and legal issues </div><div>Ability to present and explain statements of fact and the law, and argue clearly and logically both orally and in writing. </div><div>Ability to maintain confidentiality </div><div>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public. </div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: </b></div><div>No experience required. </div><div>Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution. </div><div>Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution. </div><div>Admission to practice Law in Trinidad and Tobago.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>