Senior Crown Counsel (Criminal Division)

The Attorney General’s Chambers invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of Principal Crown Counsel.

MANDATE

To assist in the management of the workings of the Criminal Team within the Legal Department, ensuring that the aims and objectives, as set out in the Business Plan, are fulfilled.  This will involve, but not be limited to, representing the Crown and Commissioner of Police in prosecutions and appeals from criminal matters, advising upon and conducting forfeiture applications, assisting with MLAT and extradition requests and advising the Royal Anguilla Police Force in connection with investigations and prosecutions.  

KEY DUTIES

1. Ensure compliance with the objectives and goals of the Legal Department, in so far as that can be achieved by the workings of the Criminal Team.
2. Ensure compliance with the Code for Prosecutors.
3. Advise the Commissioner of Police (and where appropriate, HE the Governor) in relation to criminal investigations and prosecutions.
4. Represent the Crown and Commissioner of Police in criminal prosecutions and appeals.
5. Assist the Attorney General in connection with MLAT and extradition requests.
6. Advise the Commissioner of Police, MLRA and Head of FIU on AML and CFT issues.
7. Attend and participate in local and international meetings and workshops relating to criminal, AML, CFT and quasi-criminal matters. 
8. Assist in the preparation of a report at the completion of each criminal session, providing a detailed account of the outcome of the cases that were heard. 
9. Identify and provide advice to Principal Crown Counsel (Crime) upon those matters of criminal legislation, practice and procedure that would benefit from reform. 
10. Supervise and lead Crown Counsel (and police prosecutors) in the undertaking of their functions.
11. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for improving and maintaining a high level of Customer Service in the public sector.
12. Comply with the requirements of the Performance Management System.
13. Participate in disaster management activities designed to prepare for, mitigate against respond to disaster events.
14. Develop and implement strategies for improving and maintaining a high level of Customer Service in the public sector.
15. Perform any other related duties as required by the job function.

KEY AUTHORITIES             

The post holder is authorised to:   

(i)    Assist with the management of the workings of the Criminal Team, under the supervision and   

       guidance of Principal Crown Counsel (Criminal Division).

(ii)    Liaise with HE the Governor, Commissioner of Police and Head of FIU.

(iii)    Represent the Crown and Commissioner of Police in criminal prosecutions and appeals.

(iv)    Represent the Crown in claims against Government.

(v)    Assist the Attorney General with MLAT and extradition requests.

PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

(i)    Compliance with the goals of the Legal Department.

(ii)    Compliance with the aims and objectives of the Criminal Division.

(iii)    Compliance with personal objectives.

(iv)    Extent to which Code for Prosecutors has been properly applied.

SCOPE OF THE JOB

The job carries responsibility as a senior member of the Criminal Team in the Attorney General’s Chambers.  It also offers the scope of assisting with the reform and development of criminal legislation, practice and procedure.  

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent must possess a sound knowledge of criminal law and the ability to deal with new legal precedents and unique challenges.  Good advocacy skills, some managerial and leadership competencies, resilience, together with the ability to speak with authority and confidence are essential.  

The incumbent should be an Attorney-at-Law with ordinarily at least seven (7) years post qualification experience in a similar or related job.