JOB DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTUAL POSITION

 JOB TITLE:  LEGAL ASSOCIATE

JOB SUMMARY:  The Legal Associate assists the Corporate Secretary with the legal and administration functions of the San Juan/Laventille Corporation’s Secretariat.

REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating all activities and operations of the Corporation’s Secretariat 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 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
• Perform other duties as required

 

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
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suites
• 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
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Attorney-at-Law
• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution
• Legal Education Certificate or equivalent qualification

TENDERS NOTICE

Please note that the Tender documents can be acquired from the Procurement Department located at the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation from Monday 4th September 2023.

TENDERS NOTICE

Please note that the Tender documents can be acquired from the Procurement Department located at the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation from Wednesday 9th August 2023.

Please note that the Tender documents can be acquired from the Procurement Department located at the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation from Wednesday 21st June 2023.

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In accordance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1999 (“FOIA” /“The Act”), the San Juan/ Laventille Regional Corporation (“SJLRC”) is required by law to publish the following statement which lists the documents and information existing within the San Juan/Laventille Corporation and generally available to the public.

Please be advised of the following notice below.

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Attention Burgesses,

The Disaster Management Unit would like your co-operation, as they build their vulnerable population database!

We kindly urge persons to contact the DMU at 800-7572 for more information and to be of assistance.