Assistant Attorney-General (JLG/LO 4)

Key Responsibilities

• Advocates in the Courts of Jamaica on behalf of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Government; 
• Initiating legal proceedings in the Supreme Court on behalf of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government, who seek the representation of the Attorney-General’s Chambers; 
• Reviews incoming cases to assess the type of cases, identify legal issues, and determine pending deadlines and initial Court appearances; 
• Formulates strategy for a range of cases; 
• Writes for instructions and follows-up on matters relating to claims; 
• Interviews witnesses and meets with clients; 
• Conducts a range of complex legal research; 
• Drafts pleadings and other Court documents; 
• Appears as Counsel at the Industrial Disputes Tribunal; the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal; 
• Engages in court-mandated mediations; 
• Negotiates settlements and settles claims. 
• Writes opinions for various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government in litigious matters; 
• Advises, consults with, and briefs the Senior Assistant Attorney General on the status of all assigned cases. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

• Excellent interpersonal 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong client relations skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications 

Technical 

• Excellent presentation and advocacy skills 
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills 
• In-depth and extensive knowledge of the Laws of Jamaica and the broad field of law or practice relating to advocacy and litigation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication including the ability to communicate legal information in a manner which can be understood by decision makers and users
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and convictions of purpose in unfavourable or unpopular situations; 
• Problem solving and negotiation/facilitation skills and experience; 
• Good strategic and analytical skills to enable them to advise on complex issues;
• IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project and associated legal software. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree 
• Legal Education Certificate 
• At least five (5) years of qualification experience as a Trial Lawyer

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.