General Junior Legal Advisor (JLG/LO 3)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the General Legal Advisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal guidance and support across various areas, including general institutional compliance, policy development, and general legal matters affecting the Department. The incumbent will also be involved in assisting with the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes through the provision of advice and training, as well as occasional litigation support (enforcing judgments and orders). 

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the General Legal Advisor in the development, implementation and review of the legislative framework and reinforces adherence to policies by constitutionalising precedents of law, best practices and any other legal documentation; 
• Provides leadership in the Legal Services Branch by providing sound legal advice in general administration and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenders and facilitators of major financial crimes; 
• Improves Asset Recovery and Forfeiture; 
• Develops partnership and collaborates with other legal departments and organisations mandated to investigate organised crime and corruption; 
• Develops a strong & capable Legal Services Branch through active participation in planning and management activities and/or training; 
• Supports the conduct of robust targeted investigations through appropriate policy and investigative steering and support; 
• Provides analytical, objective, practical and independent legal advice for the decision making, investigation and successful litigation of FID cases and for policy development. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Significant Criminal Litigation experience and Strong litigation skills 
• Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing Major Organized Crimes
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, court rules, criminal practice and procedure and evidential procedure in Jamaica 
• Excellent research skills 
• Knowledge of case preparation, including evidence gathering and handling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Computer Literacy 
• General trainability and overall flexibility 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized University 
• Legal Education Certificate
• Licensed to practise as an Attorney-at-Law in Jamaica 
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at the Criminal and Civil Bar with some advisory and/or litigation experience at a senior level 
• Training and experience in public sector (or other) management would be an asset
• Specific training and experience in AML/CFT and asset forfeiture litigation/advice would be an asset. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Direct interaction, in asset forfeiture and/or criminal prosecution matters, with defendants including transnational and violent offenders and convicted terrorists. 
• Extensive travel across Jamaica with occasional and/or extensive overnighting depending on the exigencies of the job including the extended duration of out-of-town trials
• Subject to Extensive Security Vetting (including background checks) 
• May be required to work extended working hours, on weekends and public holidays.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.