Information Systems Manager leads the strategic development, implementation, and governance of the Land Information System (LIS) and all associated digital platforms supporting land administration in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB TITLE:                           PARALEGAL

MINISTRY:                            Office of the Public Prosecutions

LOCATION:                           The job is based in Providenciales but at the discretion

of the TCI Public Service, it may be relocated to another

part of TCI.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is paralegal support position, which has responsibility for administrative and casework functions of the Civil Litigation Division in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and assists with the legal service to ministries and departments. The Paralegal will be flexible, highly motivated, display outstanding attention to detail and have the ability to multitask with ease.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support prosecutors to operate effectively and efficiently so that tasks and case information is ready.
2. Assist with legal research case planning and development and assist with document production for trial.
3. Assist with preparing cases, bundle and court filings and preparing for trial.
4. Manage cases ensuring they are progressed, recording notes and drafting correspondence accurately.
5. Research and assess the quality of case files, providing advice and making recommendations to prosecutors ahead of trial.
6. Assist with the record of assigned tasks to team members and to ensure appropriate follow-up.
7. Attend meetings, when required, and produce attendance notes as requested.
8. Assist team members with preparing for meetings.
9. Attend court as required and provide support with cases in court. This includes assisting prosecutors and working with other Criminal Justice Partners.

10. Interact with ministries, departments and the public as required.

11. Assist the department head with various administrative tasks to support management of the department.

12. Work with department head to monitor and track department workflow and management obligations utilising a visual presentation interface.

13. To regularly, frequently and accurately maintain and update correspondence and attachments/enclosures and other e-filing.

14. Ensure that all files which are not currently in use are returned to the filing cabinets at the end of the day.

15. Generate reports, produce documents, presentations and spreadsheets as requested utilising MS Office or similar software.

16. Assist with the management and update of reports and requests for information.

17. Ensure that tasks are completed in accordance with the ODPP’s processes and office procedures.

18. Provide excellent customer service when dealing with enquiries received, so that the public and stakeholders can have confidence in the work we do.

19. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.