Legal Officer I (Mercy Committee)

Key and Critical Responsibilities

Represents the Ministry/Department on matters before the courts. <div> Provides advice on the less complex legal matters. </div><div> Drafts the less complex legal documents and assists 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-trial briefs and draft pleadings for filing. </div><div> Assists in reviewing existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Ministrys/Departments operations and recommending appropriate amendments. </div><div> Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgments, contract precedents and related materials in respect of the Ministrys/Departments 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><div><br></div>