Legal Services Officer I

The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in the NLCB under the direct supervision of a higher-level legal officer.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in the NLCB under the direct supervision of a higher-level legal officer. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions and drafting legal documents on the matters involving the NLCB. Depending on assignment, the incumbent maybe required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents the NLCB on the matters before the courts
• Provides advice on the less complex matters.
• Drafts the less complex legal documents and assists in the drafting of the more complex documents including contracts, leases and memorandums of agreements.
• Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations and prepares legal opinions and briefs in respect of the less complex legal matters.
• Provides advice by supplying legal authorities based on research.
• Assists in performing court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trial briefs and draft pleadings for filing.
• Assists in reviewing existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the NLCB’s operations and recommending appropriate amendments.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of an up-to-date repository of laws, judgements, contract precedents and related materials in respect of the NLCB’s operations.
• Drafts Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters.
• Copies and collates relevant documents.
• Performs other duties as required.