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North Central Regional Health Authority

LEGAL OFFICER

North Central Regional Health Authority

  • Mt.Hope/Curepe
  • Not disclosed
  • Contract
  • Updated 15/09/2023
  • hr
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The incumbent will be required to perform professional legal work for the Authority. Duties include conducting court matters on behalf of the Authority, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents.

Vacancy

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

    LEGAL OFFICER

The incumbent will be required to perform professional legal work for the Authority. Duties include conducting court matters on behalf of the Authority, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Represents the Authority in court and before tribunals.
  • Advises on legal issues relating to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws relative to the Authority’s operations.
  • Drafts complex legal documents including contracts, leases and agreements.
  • Provides legal opinions and briefs in respect of complex legal issues.
  • Performs court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking deposition and pre-trails briefs and drafting pleadings for filing.
  • Conducts research and analysis, and reports on legal matters pertinent to the Authority’s operation.
  • Conducts or participates in negotiations/consultations with external/internal parties.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

  • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a practicing Attorney.
  • Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognised institution.
  • Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institute.
  • Admission to practice law in Trinidad and Tobago.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago. *

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials  by September 28, 2023 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter).

 To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

                                      Building #39, Third Floor                                  

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

 

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA POST WILL BE CONSIDERED

 

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

Ref: Legal Officer
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