Paralegal Officer (Contract)

A Paralegal Officer is required to provide paralegal support to the Legal Officers in the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT)

PORT AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

A Paralegal Officer is required to provide paralegal support to the Legal Officers in the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT).The duties of the incumbent include: researching laws; investigating facts; preparing drafts/pleadings, opinions and briefs; maintaining case files and assisting in the preparation of legal documents.

• Assists the Attorneys in the preparation of integral corporate documents/materials as required
• Works directly with Attorneys during corporate transactions.
• Gathers and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and other documents.
• Investigates the facts and law of cases and researches relevant sources to prepare cases.
• Establishes and maintains all case/reference files and makes available and easily accessible to legal officers.
• Assists in the monitoring and reviewing of Government regulations to ensure that the PATT is aware on new regulations
• 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 Port Authority's day to day operations.
• Copies and collates relevant documents.
• Takes notes at court, tribunals, legal proceedings and meetings and generates documents as required.
• Maintains an efficient and effective records management system.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

• 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 PATT’s operations

• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or Diploma in Law from an accredited academic institution
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing paralegal functions for an Attorney at Law
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite