Senior Assistant Attorney-General

Technical:

• Conducts a range of complex legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission critical functions of the Ministry and its entities;
• Prepares written opinions and advice on a range of complex legal matters impacting the Ministry and its entities;
• Provides legal support to the Ministry and its subjects in the preparation of Cabinet Submissions and drafting instructions in respect of items on the legislative programme;
• Provides legal support to Ministry during policy development in relation to matters to form part of the Legislative Programme;
• Assists in the preparation of bills for tabling and provides legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s briefs;
• Attends sittings of Parliament including Committees of Parliament, and provides clarification on bills as required;
• Prepares, reviews and amends legal documents or instruments required by the Ministry and its subjects;
• Drafts or reviews Agreements, Contracts, Memoranda of Understanding and other commercial documents;
• Prepares legal briefs to the Solicitor-General through the Permanent Secretary to support the escalation of nuance or highly complex legal matters or matters of national importance;
• Prepares briefs to the Department of Legal Reform or the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel requesting comments on draft Cabinet Submissions;
• Provides comments on draft bills or draft policy papers submitted by other Ministries or Departments;
• Reviews material to be provided by the Ministry in response to queries by the Integrity Commission, request under the ATI1 Act, and other appeals;
• Serves as Instructing Counsel on matters being pursued by the Director of State proceedings on behalf of the Ministry and its entities and assists in preparing, collating and executing Affidavits and other evidentiary matters in litigation;
• Follows up and provides updates on legal matters and attends hearings on behalf of the Ministry;
• Prepares Orders for signature of the Minister, ensuring all necessary/required consultations and Cabinet Submissions are done and co-ordinates the Gazetting of the Orders;
• Reviews International Agreements in consultation with the Ministry with responsibility for Foreign Affairs and reviews draft Cabinet Submissions seeking approval for ratification;
• Reviews and advises on legal implications internal policies and procedures;
• Represents the Ministry by participating on inter-ministerial committees or teams in relation to legislation or policy in which the Ministry has an interest;
• Remains current on GOJ policies/initiatives in an effort to add value and inform decision-making;
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, maintaining membership in professional organizations and participating in AGC initiatives;
• Performs such related legal services as may be determined by the Permanent Secretary and the assigned Deputy Solicitor-General and from time-to-time.