Legal Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Housing Agency of Jamaica

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of LEGAL OFFICER - salary: $5,881,100.00 per annum.

Legal Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI)

 Applications are invited from qualified persons to fill the following position at the Insurance Company if the West Indies (ICWI).

Legal Officer 

The ideal candidate will be a practicing attorney-at-law with a minimum of three (3) years experience with:

• Excellent negotiation, meditation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Jamaican Laws including laws relevant to the insurance industry
• Knowledge of economic and social trends pertinent to insurance claims
• Sound working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures
• Computer skills (that is, competence in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software programs)

Interested persons should send a detailed resume accompanied by a letter of application to:

The Human Resource Manager

Re: Legal Officer

Email: hrapplications@icwi.com

Deadline for all applications:  Wednesday, November 9, 2022 

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

Legal Officer (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A legal officer is urgently required to work in a fast growing and dynamic micro-finance organization with corporate office situated in Kingston.

The selected candidate must have a strong administrative/organizational and interpersonal skills, being highly detailed oriented and the ability to multi-task, handle a fast-paced environment, require minimal supervision, be results focused working within a team.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide legal research and consultation on a wide range of issues
• Prepare, file, serve/dispatch legal documents
• Undertake foreclosure and conveyancing matters
• Represent the company on issues within the local judicial system
• Travel extensively across the island
• Be extensively involved in the debt recovery effort of the company to include commencing recovery of debt proceedings in court as well as having direct communication with clients via letters, phone calls, etc
• Possess superb written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer and technology skills

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Legal Education Certificate
• Legal Bar admission with an active attorney's license
• Two (2) years experience

Send applications and resumes to:  nefhr@obfja.com 

Legal Officer, Web Developer (Kingston, Jamaica) - HEART/NSTA Trust

 

The HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory organization mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the training and assessment of the Jamaica workforce to international standards, invites applications for the positions of:

Legal Officer

Legal Services Department

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5

The Job:

The Legal Officer has responsibility for overseeing a range of legal support services for the Department. This will include drafting of legal documents, conducting research, maintaining case files and key legal instruments. The Job Holder also manages its own case load under the supervision of the legal Counsel.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or Bachelor of Laws Degree LLB, or equivalent.
• Certificate in Legal Education from the Counsel of Legal Education and admission to the Jamaican Bar.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience as a Practicing Attorney-at-Law in a similar industry/environment or a position in a large Public Body.

Key Duties:

• Assists in the development of the Legislative and Regulatory framework for the Organisation.
• Assists the Legal Counsel in enabling the Board and Management to remain compliant.
• Conducts research on the relevant laws that would be applicable to Organizational cases.
• Analyses, cross checks and validates information relating to Organizational cases.
• Prepares and submits for review written reports of case observations and findings.
• Collaborates with the Paralegal Officer in updating files and in maintaining accurate legal records.
• Drafts legal documents including Litigation Briefs, Contracts and other key legal instruments.
• Records and produces accurate meeting notes; completes necessary follow-up work from meetings.

Web Developer (2 year contract)

Information and Communication Technology Division

Gordon Town Road, Kingston 7

The Job:

The Web Developer is responsible for identifying user requirements, designing and maintaining the HEART's websites, web and mobile applications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT, Computer Information Systems or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience for mastering the demand of the functions. The experience ideally should be gained from an Industry/environment similar to what prevails at HEART/NSTA Trust.

Key Duties

• Develops and maintains knowledge of the Trust's ICT Applications Portfolio, Development Tools, and Development procedures.
• Develops high-quality software code in accordance with established ICT standards and development guidelines. Produces technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base.
• Confers with end-users and various divisional representatives in resolving questions of programme/system intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
• Performs website, web and mobile application maintenance, modifications, and enhancements to new/existing systems through programming, testing, documenting, and user-training.
• Performs adequate Unit-testing and evaluation of website, web and mobile applications, ensuring requirements are addressed, basic functionality works, and errors properly handled.
• Troubleshoots Application Production issues that resolve concerns without causing additional problems.
• Reviews and analyses the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develops strategies for further leveraging these systems.

For detailed information, please visit the website: www.heart.nta.org.

Applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letters, must be emailed no later than, Thursday, September 8, 2022 and should be addressed to:

The Director

Human Resource Management and Development

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only Shortlisted Applicant will be contacted

The HEART/NSTA Trust is an Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister.

Legal Officer Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Works Agency (N.W.A.)

 National Works Agency (N.W.A.)

Legal Officer (Level 7)

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB)
• Certificate in Legal Education
• At least two (2) years' experience working as an Attorney at Law with training in: Civil Litigation (particularly personal injury and property damage claims), Conveyancing and Property Law, Contracts (particular Building and Commercial)

Principal Duties/Responsibilities/Skills/Competence:

The incumbent is expected to discharge their responsibilities through the attainment of key outputs which include but not limited to the following:

• Knowledge of specific laws, regulations and procedures and practices affecting the nature of the functions of the National Works Agency.
• Experience in the areas of Civil Litigation, Conveyancing and Contract Law.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Provide legal advice to various Directorates and Departments of the Agency and the Attorney General's Chambers when required or assigned.
• Conclude contracts and general land acquisition and all other matters relating to the function of the Agency as assigned.
• Initiate Civil Proceedings on behalf of the Agency.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Execute land purchase transactions inclusive of preparing Sales Agreements, Transfers and other relevant and or appropriate Legal Instruments to enable the agency to acquire all lands so air marked for roadworks, inclusive of registration of lands purchased in the name of the Commissioner of Lands.

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.

Customer Service Officer, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - Real Estate Board of Jamaica

 The Real Estate Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following posts that are to be assigned to the upcoming Real Estate Authority of Jamaica (REAJ).

1. Legal Officer
2. Customer Service Officer

Application and deadline: Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than November 12, 2021 via https://rebcsc.bamboohr.com/jobs

For further information, please contact our Human Resources Unit at (876) 926-9748/9; (876) 920-2950 or (876) 960-9287.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Secretary, etc (Kingston) - INDECOM JAMAICA

 

Applications are invited to fill the following positions within the Commission:

Secretary (OPS/SS 2) - Headquarters

Job Summary

To provide secretarial support.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Preparing accurately typed reports, letters and other correspondence from manuscript
• Assisting the department with office management practices 
• Maintaining an efficient filing system for correspondence and files
• Providing general information to internal and external customers/clients
• Dealing promptly with routine correspondence
• Screening telephone calls and visitors
• Dispatching mail, sending fax and emails, scanning and photocopying documents
• Maintaining Case Management Log and Database
• Taking minutes, dictation and scheduling appointments for meetings
• Assisting in monitoring supplies inventory

Minimum required qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies; and
• Certificate in Administrative Management level 2 (MIND)
• four (4) CXC/GCE subjects including English Language

Required knowledge and skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications
• Ability to work in teams

Remuneration: $751,183 - $892,921 per annum

Payroll Officer (FMG/AT 3) - Headquarters

Job Summary

To maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely payment of salaries and disbursement of cheques.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Preparing the payroll
• Responsible for the dispatching of net salaries, statutory and personal deduction schedules
• Assisting with the preparation of salary statements for NHT, Banks, Credit Unions, etc
• Filing and retrieving prior years' salary records
• Preparing payments
• Acting as relief cashier
• Inputting monthly warrants and supplementary estimates

Minimum required qualifications and experience:

• ACCA level 1 or CAT or AAT level 2; or
• Certificate in Accounting or Management; or 
• Completion of second year in BSc in Accounting or Management Studies; or 
• Government accounting level 2
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a government accounting environment

Required knowledge and skills:

• Basic knowledge of government accounting principles and practices
• Working knowledge of the FAA Act
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work in teams

Remuneration: $1,145,582 - $1,361,737

Legal Officer (JLG/LO 2) - Headquarters

Job Summary

As instructed by the General Counsel and the Senior Legal Officer, the incumbent provides high quality legal advice as regards to investigations and resolution of complaints.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Providing legal advice and participating in consultations on investigations for which the Commission is required to submit reports
• Giving technical legal advice on matters arising out of the conduct and management of investigations
• Assisting with research required for the review and reform of relevant laws and regulations being the responsibility of Commission
• Assisting with the interpretation, implication and implementation of various legislations
• Reviewing case files and preparing reports as requested by the Statute
• Representing the Commission in legal proceedings
• Identifying trends based on data emanating from the investigation that will require legislation to address emerging issues
• Providing advice on contracts and tender documents to ensure compliance with government's legal and policy obligations
• Assisting with training on legal and procedural matters within the Commission

Minimum required qualifications and experience:

Attorney at law (called to the Bar in Jamaica) with:

• L.L.B. and
• Legal Education certificate from Council of Legal Education

Required knowledge and skills:

• Expert knowledge of applicable principles of criminal and civil laws and rules of criminal procedures and relevant Constitutional and Statutory Laws
• Comprehensive knowledge of Administrative Law
• Working knowledge of the principles of management, administration, planning and resource utilization

Remuneration: $2,281,605 - $2,712,111 per annum with appropriate allowances.

Applications accompanied by CVs should be submitted no later than Friday, September 10, 2021 to:  hrd@indecom.gov.jm

Thank you for your interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Legal Assistant/Officer (Kingston) - New Era Finance Limited

Legal Assistant/Officer is urgently required to work in a fast growing and dynamic mcro-financing organization, New Era Finance Limited, with corporate office situated in Kingston.

Selected candidates must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be highly detailed oriented and have the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, require minimal supervision, be results driven and work well on a team.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide legal research and consultation on a wide range of issues
• Prepare, dispatch and/or file legal documents
• Represent the company on issues within the local judicial system (travel across the island-wide)
• Write letters and make phone calls to delinquent clients
• Possess superb written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer and technology skills

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Bar admission and an active attorney's license
• Two (2) years experience in field

Send applications and résumés to nefhr@obfja.com no later than Friday, September 10, 2021.

We thank all individuals who apply, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Legal Officer (Kingston) - The Integrity Commission

The Integrity Commission invites eligible candidates to submit applications for the following position:

Legal Officer

Detailed information on this position is posted on the Integrity Commission's website at www.integrity.gov.jm

Applications must be submitted no later than March 26, 2021:

• By 3:30 p.m. (by hand)
• By 11:59 p.m. (electronically)

Statutory Declarations of Assets:

Please be advised, that, where applicable, only persons who have submitted all required Statutory Declarations of Assets, Liabilities and Income, can be considered for employment at the Integrity Collision.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. We regret that only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be subjected to a security clearance assessment, which will be administered by the Ministry of National Security.

Legal Officer (Kingston, JM) - University of the West Indies

 The University of the West Indies is inviting applications for the post 

Legal Officer

in the Legal Unit, Vice Chancellor, the University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters (UWI-RHQ).

The Legal Unit is headed by a General Counsel. Specific areas of practice include higher education employment, intellectual property, contract, corporate, administrative, industrial relations, civil litigation, and other areas as required. 

Reporting to the University General Counsel, the incumbent will:

• Handle general legal issues
• Furnish a level of professional legal service
• Conduct legal research
• Advise University Counsel and UWI officials on law  and policy
• Interact with members of the legal profession,  officials of the state and others as required to perform his or her duties and responsibilities
• Assist in drafting, amending and interpreting legislative documents
• From time to time, provide advice on student/staff disciplinary matters

The incumbent is expected to operate with great alacrity and skill having regard to the objects of the University as a regional institution.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's of Law or equivalent from an accredited university
• Admitted to practice in Jamaica and is in good standing
• Have a minimum of five (5) years experience in general corporate practice and civil litigation
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, research, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a law firm, government agency; experience in higher education law and exposure to intellectual property and industrial relations are assets

Personal Attributes/Skills:

• Must be a team player and possess excellent communication skills
• Must be able to respond to numerous priorities and interactions with many strong personalities
• Must be able to function in a high stress environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications; able to learn and use institutional software systems

Detailed application giving:

1. Full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata
2. Names, titles, mailing and email addresses  and telephone numbers of three (3) referees should be sent to:

The University Registrar, 

Office of Administration, 

The Vice Chancellor

2A Hermitage Road, 

Mona, Kingston 7,

Jamaica, W.I.

Email: oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm

Further particulars of the post including full details of the remuneration package may be obtained from the Office of Administration by contacting us at telephone number (876) 977-2407 or email: oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm. Further particulars may also be obtained from our website at http://www.edu

Closing date for applications is October 2, 2020.

The University of the West Indies thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.