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JOB DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTUAL POSITION
JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL
JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent is required to provide paralegal support to Legal Officers in the Land Settlement Agency. Duties include researching laws; investigating facts; preparing pleadings, opinions and briefs; maintaining case files and assisting in the preparation of legal documents.
REPORTS TO: Senior Attorney
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts research and drafts or prepares briefs on legal matters as directed
Investigates the facts and law of cases and researches relevant sources to prepare cases
Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy
Assists in the monitoring and reviewing of government regulations to ensure that the LSA is aware of new requirements
Establishes and maintains case files and makes available and easily accessible to legal officers
Assists in interviewing parties involved in court proceedings to gather information for case preparation or completion of legal documents
Assists in the preparation of legal documents such as contracts, opinions and agreements; drafts correspondence on routine legal issues
Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgments, contract precedents and other relative material in areas affecting the LSA’s day to day operations
Copies and collates relevant documents
Takes notes at court, tribunals, legal proceedings and meetings and generates documents as required
Performs other related work as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research
Some knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago
Some knowledge of the court procedures and practices and rules of evidence
Some knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices
Some knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the operations of the Land Settlement Agency
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Minimum of two (2) CAPE/GCE ‘A’ Level passes, one of which must be Law OR an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing paralegal functions for an Attorney at Law
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.
