legal Officer I

The Legal Officer I is required to appear in court, provide legal advice/guidance and opinions and draft legal documents on the matters involving the Port Authority on assignment.

PORT AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

VACANCY: LEGAL OFFICER I (CONTRACT)

Job Summary 

The Legal Officer I reports directly to the Senior Legal Officer and/or the Junior Legal Officer and is required to perform professional legal work for the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. The incumbent will provide legal advice/guidance on matters related to the Port Authority. The Legal Officer I shall appear in court, provide legal advice and opinions and draft legal documents on the matters involving the Port Authority on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Port Authority on matters before the courts
• Provides advice on the less complex legal matters
• Drafts the less complex legal documents and assists in the drafting of the more complex documents including contracts, leases and memorandums of agreements
• Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations and prepares legal opinions and briefs in respect of the less complex legal matters
• Provides advice by supplying legal authorities based on research
• Assists in performing court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trial briefs and draft pleadings for filing
• Assists in reviewing existing rules and regulations related to the Port Authority/Department’s operations and recommending appropriate amendments
• Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgments, contract precedents and related materials in respect of the Port’s/Department’s operations
• Drafts Cabinet Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned

Required Knowledgeable, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and Interpret laws and legal issues
• Considerable knowledge, understanding and application of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent project management skills

Minimum Requirements

Qualification/ Experience and Training:

• Bachelor of Law Degree (L.L.B.) from a recognized institution
• Legal Education Certificate (L.E.C.)
• A valid up-to-date Practicing Certificate;
• A minimum of one (1) year working experience as a practicing Attorney
• Any other equivalent combination of qualifications, training and working experience will be given consideration.