PARALEGAL OFFICER (Level 4)

Closing Date: 
29 Jun 2022
Description: 

PARALEGAL OFFICER (Level 4)

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•   At least four (4) CSEC subjects or its equivalent including 
    English Language.
•   Certificate in Paralegal Training.
•   A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the related 
    field.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/
SKILLS/COMPETENCE: 
The incumbent is expected to discharge their responsibilities through the attainment of key outputs which include but are not limited to the following: 
•    Working knowledge of Conveyancing, Civil Litigation, 
    and the Civil Procedure Rules, particularly the rules in 
    relation to Filing Claims, Acknowledging Service, Filing 
    Defence.
•   Ability to Draft Legal Documents such as Claim Forms, 
    Defence, Instrument of Transfer, Leases, Licences, 
    Discharge of Mortgage, Notices.
•   Knowledge of stamping, serving, and lodging various 
    legal documents.
•    Knowledge of Records Management.
•    Possess a Valid Driver’s Licence and access to Motor 
    Vehicle.
•   Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
•   Good Time Management and Organizational Skills.
•   File and lodge documents at Stamp Office, Titles Office, 
    Court, and deliver documents to various government 
    entities as required.
•   Draft legal documents to include Claim Forms, Defence, 
    Instruments of Transfer, Notices and other legal 
    documents as assigned.

Submit application in writing no later than 
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations,
National Works Agency,
140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10 or email: recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The Agency thanks all applicants in advance.  Only individuals short-listed will be contacted. 

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