Legal Secretary Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Broadcasting Commission

 The Broadcasting Commission seeks to hire a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:

Legal Secretary (Contract)

Salary Range: $1,717,148.00 - $2,060,578.00 per annum

Job Purpose:

To provide administrative support to the Legal Counsel/Corporate Secretary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare contracts, and other documents for review by the Legal Counsel/Corporate Secretary.
• Draft letters, reports, briefs and memoranda as directed by the Legal Counsel/Corporate Secretary.
• Assist in the preparation of Board and Committee documents.
• Assist in research of statutes, legal articles and other documents.
• Prepare minutes and reports for review by Legal Counsel/Corporate Secretary within the deadline.
• Draft documents in relation to regulatory matters.
• Schedule an/or organize internal and external meetings.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and computer files.
• Perform other administrative duties as may arise from time to time.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• High level competence in legal research and contract preparation.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Well-versed in meeting management and preparation of minutes.
• Excellent research skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage workload in a timely manner.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Outstanding organizational skills.

Qualification and Experience:

• Certified Professional Secretary designation and/or Associate Degree in Business Administration
• A minimum of three (3) years' working experience in a secretarial/administrative position. Experience in a Government or Commercial Legal Department would be an asset.
• Training in legal proceedings and documentation of Paralegal Studies.

Resumes and application letters should be sent by email no later than Tuesday, June 28, 2022 to info@broadcom.org 

Addressed to the:

Director Human Resource Management and Administration,

Broadcasting Commission,

9 Central Avenue, Kingston 10.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.