Legal Research Officer Full Time

Legal Research Officer – Legal Department

Tobago House of Assembly | Office of the Chief Secretary

CONTRACTUAL POSITION

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent is required to perform work involving the conduct of research related to the laws and legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Tobago House of Assembly. Duties include preparing legal documents and developing and maintaining a repository of documents on legal matters. Dependent on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform the full range or some of the duties listed.

REPORTS TO: Designated officer

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Conducts research on legal issues relating to the Tobago House of Assembly’s operations and prepares written opinions, working papers and reports thereon.

•  Undertakes extensive review of legal documents, instruments and other material and identifies issues and proposes amendments.

•  Prepares briefs and preliminary drafts of legislative legal material pertaining to the Tobago House of Assembly’s portfolio.

•  Develops and maintains an up to date repository of laws, judgments, contract precedents and other related material pertinent to the Ministry’s/Department’s operations.

•  Contributes to the review and formulation of recommendations to amend legislation pertinent to the Tobago House of Assembly.

•  Assists in the drafting of Cabinet/Executive Council Notes on legal matters.

•  Assists in the drafting of legal documents such as contracts, agreements, opinions and briefs; and prepares memoranda, letters and other documents.

•  Represents the Tobago House of Assembly on committees and at meetings, conferences and workshops.

•  Liaises with other divisions and external agencies regarding the work of the Division.

•  Copies and collates relevant documents.

•  Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•  Considerable knowledge of legal research principles and techniques.

•  Knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.

•  Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the Tobago House of Assembly’s operations.

•  Knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices.

•  Knowledge of the court procedures of Trinidad and Tobago.

•  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

•  Skill in the use of personal computers.

•  Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.

•  Ability to use the internet for research purposes.

•  Ability to conduct legal research work of varying complexities.

•  Ability to analyse and interpret law and legal issues.

•  Ability to present and explain statements of fact and the law orally and in writing.

•  Ability to maintain confidentiality.

•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

•  Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in legal research.

•  Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please email your application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with the names and contacts of two (2) references and copies of all certificates to:

Manager, Human Resource

Human Resource Contract Administration Unit

Office of the Chief Secretary, Tobago House of Assembly

[email protected]

Closing date for the receipt of all applications – 30th October, 2026

ALL UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED