Public Prosecutor

This professional position has system wide responsibility for conducting prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB TITLE:                           PUBLIC PROSECUTOR           

DEPARTMENT:                     OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

LOCATION:                           PROVIDENCIALES (May be relocated to another part TCI at the discretion of the Director of Public Prosecutions) 

 JOB SUMMARY:

This professional position has system wide responsibility for conducting prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Prosecutors must also be responsible for providing accurate legal advice to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and other governmental enforcement agencies at short notice with respect to the application of the law. Prosecutors are also expected to assist with Extradition Proceedings, Confiscation Proceedings and respond to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty requests.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.          Assists Senior Prosecutors in complex cases

2.        Conducts research of complex areas of law and argue in Court

3.        Prepares cases for trial

4.        Ensures that all disclosure obligations are met

5.        Conducts trials both before Magistrates and juries

6.        Argues appeals before the Court of Appeal

7.        Prepares and conducts sufficiency hearings in the Supreme Court when called upon

8.        Appears at Plea and Directions in the Supreme Court when called upon

9.        Responds to Mutual Legal Assistance Requests from other jurisdictions

10.      Assists in the conduct of Extradition proceedings

11.      Conducts Confiscation proceedings

12.      Responds to queries made by government departments

13.      Responds to public enquiries

14.      Provides legal advice to all government departments

15.      Undertakes tasks assigned by the Director of Public Prosecutions

16.      Conducts seminars and train members of law enforcement agencies on legal issues regarding the applicable laws e.g. Customs, Immigrations and Police Officers.

17.      Assists in the development of new legislation and the review or amendment of old legislation.

18.      Adheres to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

This position requires:

• A Bachelor of Laws or its equivalent
• A Legal Profession Certificate or its equivalent
• Specialized training in criminal law
• Admittance to the bar in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
• The position requires at least two (2) years in experience in the profession to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the functions. However an ambitious, hardworking individual showing aptitude to learn quickly can be considered.

• The experience should span:
  • Criminal practice and procedure
  • Drafting of Pleadings
    • Exposure to the Courts (Magistrate Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal).

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

SALARY – Grade 8: $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page.  Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk.  

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without supporting documents will not processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.