Ministry Of Homeland Security
Port of Spain
Job Description
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.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Represents the Ministry/Department in court and before tribunals. <div> Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the Ministrys/Departments operations. </div><div> Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements. </div><div> Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues. </div><div> Prepares instructions for submission to state central legal agencies on legal matters involving the state. </div><div> Performs court cases preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre trials briefs and draft pleadings for filing. </div><div> Assists in planning, directing, coordinating and formulating legal policies and programmes of the Ministry/Department. </div><div> Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the Ministrys/Departments operation. </div><div> Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties. </div><div> Participates in or conducts the review of existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Ministry/Department and recommends/drafts appropriate amendments. </div><div> Represents the Ministry/Department on committees and meetings and other fora. </div><div> Prepares Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters. </div><div> Performs other duties as required </div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
Considerable knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago. <div> Knowledge of legal principles and practices. </div><div> Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the Ministrys/Departments operations. </div><div> Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices. </div><div> Knowledge of legal research skills and techniques. </div><div> Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence. </div><div> Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. </div><div> Skill in the use of personal computers. </div><div> Skill in drafting legal documents/instruments. </div><div> Skill in negotiation and mediation. </div><div> Ability to use e-Government technology platforms. </div><div> Ability to use the internet for research purposes. </div><div> Ability to analyse and interpret laws and legal issues. </div><div> Ability to present and explain statements of fact and the law, and to argue clearly and logically, 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><br></div>