Deputy Attorney General

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Deputy Attorney General, within the Attorney General's Chambers, Montserrat.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Attorney General in providing comprehensive legal service to and on behalf of all levels of the Government of Montserrat, statutory corporations, committees and boards. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the Government of Montserrat in Civil, and Commercial proceedings before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council;
• Provide legal advice to the Governor, Ministers, all Government Departments, Ministries, Statutory Corporations and Committees on a wide range of activities;
• Draft and supervise the drafting of contractual documentation such as agreements and leases, to which the Governor’s Office, or the Government of Montserrat is a party;
• Represent the Attorney General on local, regional and international bodies as assigned;
• Assist the Attorney General with:

• Providing advice on legal issues arising with respect to the proceedings of Cabinet and the Assembly and other matters relating thereto; 
• Establishing clear objectives for the Attorney General’s Chambers in relation to provision of legal advice and services to clients, communicating these clearly to staff, ensuring that the Chambers are managed in such a way as to promote the realization of those objectives; 
• Managing the resources at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Chambers.  This includes the duties and responsibilities of Accounting Officer; 
• Providing supervision and guidance to Legal Counsel within the Chambers;
• Supervision of and the development and management of staff performance;
• Managing a law revision programme for Montserrat;

• Perform duties as the principal point of national or international contact in relation to the laws of Montserrat;
• Act as Attorney General, in the absence of the Attorney General and perform the functions given to the Attorney General by Statute.
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Attorney General, Governor or Deputy Governor in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Attorney General’s Chambers.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:-

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent in addition to Professional qualification;
• A Legal Education Certificate or admission as an Attorney at Law, Barrister or Solicitor;
• At least twelve (12) years post call experience in active legal practice in at least two major areas of Civil Law in a common law jurisdiction;
• Expert knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures;
• Sound knowledge of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Procedure Rules 2000 or similar Court Procedure Rules;
• Expert knowledge of and experience in Court proceedings;
• Sound knowledge of and ability to interpret the Laws of Montserrat;
• Extensive knowledge of legal principles, practices and proceedings;
• Extensive experience in civil litigation and providing legal advice on complex legal issues;
• The ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with associates and the public;
• Excellent analytical, and legal research skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Ability to work under pressure.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made on a contractual basis for two (2) years.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

The total remuneration package is EC$153,828.00 per annum per annum detailed as follows:

• Basic Salary R4 (Fixed) - $83,988.00 per annum (Taxable)

Allowances: 

• Legal Service- $54,000.00 per annum (Taxable)
• Travel- $9,600 per annum
• Telephone -$1, 440.00 per annum (Taxable)
• Entertainment -$ 4,800.00 per annum (Taxable)

NB: The successful applicant will be subject to security clearance.