Submitted by ACorbin on 1 December 2015 - 1:43pm
Internal Position No.:
JLSC 01 of 2016
Department:
Role Summary
The successful applicant will provide administrative and legal support and advice to the legal counsel in an efficient and professional manner.
Main Responsbilities
- Provide administrative and specialised support to the Director of Public Prosecutions and Counsel.
- Perform the following activities as directed to support the operations of the Department in a timely and professional manner:
- Conducts legal research for the Director of Public Prosecutions and Counsel upon request.
- Assist with drafting legal documents, writing legal opinions and rendering advice in a timely manner.
- Vets police files for accuracy, review full case and ensure consistency; and prepares vetting forms.
- Prepares court bundles.
- Sits on assigned committees (internal and external), prepares briefing notes for the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Principal Crown Counsel; provides information and research for the committee.
- Liaises between the police prosecution and trial counsel.
- Sits in on witness interviews for transparency in accordance with legal practice and provides follow-up action.
- Corresponds with accused’s counsel as necessary.
- Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Legal Studies
- One (1) to three (3) years related experience
- Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
- Good knowledge of applicable statutes and statutory interpretation
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
- Good analytical and decision-making skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good legal research skills
Closing Date:
Friday, 18 March 2016
Vacancy Listing: