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JOB DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTUAL POSITION
JOB TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Attorney is required to provide legal support to the Manager, Tenure Regularisation Unit (TRU) by advising on a broad range of legal issues including litigation matters, matters pertaining to Act 25 of 1998, compensation claims, investigations by government authorities, employment disputes, and such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Manager, TRU.
REPORTS TO: Manager, Tenure Regularisation Unit and Chief Executive Officer
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: Junior Legal Officers and other support staff
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides legal research and prepares opinions on matters arising out of the work of the Agency
Processes all applications for regularisation
Causes field investigations to be done
Reviews and interprets Title Reports/Searches, etc.
Instructs and supervises Title Clerks and Conveyancing Officers, Investigating Officers
Attends to legal matters referred by other Units
Provides advice to relevant agencies and members of the public
Advises applicants and members of the public on legal matters, and responds to public enquires, complaints and requests
Instructs and supervises Authorized Officers and Investigating Officers
Performs other related duties with respect to the post of Attorney-at-Law or as assigned by the Manager TRU, e.g., attending Court, taking notes, etc.
Liaises and consults with managers on all technical, human resource, operational matters as they arise routinely and on matters of Law
Interfaces with personnel from the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development and other Agencies on matters relating to the LSA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
Considerable knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago
Considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures
Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the Ministry/Department’s operations
Considerable knowledge of legal drafting principles and methods
Considerable knowledge of legal research methods and techniques
Considerable knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Skill in the use of personal computers
Skill in drafting legal documents/instruments
Skill in negotiation, mediation and arbitration
Ability to use e-Government technology platforms
Ability to use the internet for research purposes
Ability to supervise legal officers performing professional legal work.
Ability to analyse and interpret laws and regulations
Ability to present and explain statement of facts and the law, and to argue clearly and logically, orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to supervise staff
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Training as evidenced by possession of a Legal Education Certificate and Bachelor of Law Degree
Admitted to practice as an Attorney-at-Law with at least three (3) years experience in Conveyancing, Contract, Property and Company law
Experience in the Public Sector will be an asset
High degree of organization, with the ability to work in a challenging environment with strict deadlines
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to submit as a single document:
A Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Name & telephone contact of two (2) references
A Certificate of Good Character
Copies of all relevant academic certificates
A Passport-sized photographSUBMISSION ADDRESS
Applications are to be addressed to:Human Resource Specialist
Land Settlement Agency
Orange Grove Road South
Orange Grove Estate
TACARIGUA
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Website: To view the Job Description, please visit: www.lsatt.com
Email Submission: Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]
Physical Submission: By post or hand-delivered to the above address on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm.
Important Note: The position being applied for must be clearly stated in the subject line of the email or on the envelope.
Review Policy: All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.
