Crown Counsel (JLG/LO 3)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Conducts a range of legal research to aid the advocacy and litigious processes; 
• Advocates in the Courts of Jamaica by employing knowledge of the law, relevant documentation and examples of relevant Case Law in arguing the GOJ’s case; 
• Files documents in the Supreme Court and, where necessary in the Parish Courts defending claims brought against the GOJ, its Ministries, Departments and Agencies; 
• Initiates legal proceedings in the Supreme Court and/or Parish Court on behalf of the Attorney General; 
• Interviews witnesses, records preliminary statements from witnesses, reviews documents, interviews clients; 
• Writes for instructions and follows-up with key stakeholders in relation to claims filed or defended; 
• Formulates strategy for a range of cases; 
• Engages in Court Mandated Mediations; 
• Negotiates settlements and settles claims; 
• Reviews and critiques opinion-based evidence drawn from subject matter experts; 
• Advises, consults with and briefs the Deputy Solicitor-General and Senior Assistant Attorney General on the status of all assigned cases; 
• 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; 
• Advocates in the Courts of Jamaica on behalf of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Government. 

Management/Administrative: 

• Liaises with MDAs in relation to legal matters referred to the AGC; 
• Develops Individual Work Plan based on with the Division’s Plan; 
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required; 
• Prepares reports and other documents as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Strong customer relations skills; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications. 

Technical: 

• Good presentation and advocacy skills; 
• Excellent legal research skills; 
• In-depth and extensive knowledge of the Laws of Jamaica and the broad field of Law or practice relating to advocacy and litigation; 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal information in a manner which can be understood by decision makers and users;
• Problem solving and negotiation/facilitation skills and experience; 
• Good understanding of the machinery of Government, including particularly the Jamaican context and the current challenges facing the GOJ. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree; 
• Three (3) years’ post qualification experience as an Attorney-at-Law engaged in the conduct of Litigation; 
• Certificate in Legal Education. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.