Paralegal

To provide critical quasi-legal, administrative and secretarial support to the Legal Officers in the performance of their duties.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

• To compose and type routine correspondences

• To compile briefs for Recoveries and Mortgage matters

• To type agreements, contracts, leases and legal opinions

• To process deeds forwarded to the Board for execution

• To conduct preliminary checks on affidavits received for execution

• To arrange services of legal documents and conduct of title searches with the Process Server and Title Clerk respectively

• To maintain status reports on Recoveries and Mortgage portfolios

• To maintain a follow-up system in relation to Recoveries and Mortgage portfolios

• To maintain a litigation calendar in reference to Recoveries and Mortgage matters

• To monitor and follow-up payments by debtors in respect of Recoveries matters

• To maintain filing system for Recoveries and Mortgage matters

• To provide report on Recoveries and Mortgage matters for inclusion In the Department’s monthly report

• To co-ordinate and schedule appointments for the Legal Officers

• To prepare Deeds of Variation for vetting and approval by the Legal Officers and arrange for execution and registration of same

• To use on-line computer-based information systems for legal research

• To conduct legal research to analyze ad verify accuracy of citations, and correct erroneous or incomplete citations

• To perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervising Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English Language

• Three (3) CAPE/A’Level passes including Law

• Diploma in Law and Legal Studies or any of the Social Sciences with an emphasis in Contract Law/General Law

• At least three (3) years’ experience in a Legal/Secretariat Department

• Any suitable combination of qualifications and experience

DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NI Act and regulations

• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, machines, and equipment

• A clear understanding of the NIBTT’s vision, mission, core values and strategic objectives

• Basic knowledge in general law

• Good understanding of basic legal terminology and procedure

• Must be a critical thinker

• Demonstrate an ability to analyze a problem and to identify and evaluate alternative solutions

• Sort information by category

• Prioritize assignments and client needs

• Manage information manually and through computerized databases

• Interact effectively, in person, by telephone and in written correspondence with attorneys, employers, witnesses, court personnel, co-workers, and other business professionals

• Exhibit tact and diplomacy

• Adapt to situations as they arise

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Work independently and with minimal supervision when appropriate