Legal Associate Full Time NEW

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

The Legal Associate assists the Corporate Secretary with the legal and administrative functions of the Princes Town Regional Corporation’s Secretariat.

REPORTS TO: The Corporate Secretary.

Key and Critical Responsibilities
Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating all activities and operations of the Corporations Secretariat department and all other arrangements for meetings of the Council and sub committees.
Assist in drafting of legal documents.
Assist in providing legal advice and guidance to the Council and the Corporation on all affairs of the Corporation and all Statutory and Constitutional requirements.
Attend meetings of Council and other related meetings to assist his/her supervisor in minutes and circulation of decisions of the Council and committees to all relevant parties.
Assist in preparing and issuing written notices and agenda papers/documents of monthly and other Statutory meetings as provided by law.
Assist in drafting Bye-Laws, Regulations and Standing Orders pertinent to operations of the Corporation.
Represent the Corporation in Court of Law or Tribunal.
Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations.
Assist in the development and maintenance of a Claims system.
Copies and collates relevant documents.
Establishes and maintains case files.
Performs other duties as required.

Key Competencies
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
Knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques.
Knowledge of legal drafting principles and methods.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
Skill in drafting legal documents.
Ability to interpret and analyze the law and legal issues.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Admission to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.
Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution.
Legal Education Certificate or equivalent qualification.