Paralegal Officer (PLG/LS 4) €“ Corporate Services Division

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Director, Documentation, Information and Access Services, the Paralegal Officer is responsible for providing paralegal support by facilitating the process of filing and serving of Court documents. The Paralegal Officer is also responsible for obtaining information for the preparation of legal documents and relevant matters being dealt with by the Department. 

Key Responsibilities

• Examines and accepts documents served on the Department; 
• Files documents in the Courts within the agreed timeframe; 
• Serves legal documents on various law firms and individuals; 
• Checks Court files to ensure that they correspond with documents on the Department’s files; 
• Processes requests from Attorneys-at-Law for trial dates matters at the Supreme Court; 
• Processes requests from Attorneys-at-Law for in Chamber hearings at the Supreme Court; Processes requests for legal documents to be perfected in the Courts; 
• Conducts searches at the Supreme Court to obtain and clarify information; 
• Routes files and legal documents to legal officers; 
• Maintains an up-to-date register of all service addresses and contact information; 
• Digitises and uploads all documents received for filing and serving on the Department’s database; 
• Submits monthly reports in a timely manner; 
• Performs any other duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Good communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong customer relations skills 
• Excellent planning and organising skills 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Excellent judgment and initiative 

Technical: 

• Working knowledge of paralegal techniques and procedures. 
• Working knowledge of Court procedures. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Certificate in Paralegal Studies 
• Four (4) CSEC subjects, inclusive of English Language 
• Two (2) years’ experience in a law office or legal environment.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.