The Chambers Manager partners with the Chief Legal Officer and plays a critical role in strategic and operational planning to ensure the efficient operations of the Law Chambers/Department in the Ministry of Legal Affairs. The Manager is responsible for developing policies and procedures to improve the operations of the Department/Chambers, including, budgeting and financial management, manpower planning, staff management and development, records management, ICT development and implementation, and performance management. 

• Partners with the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Attorneys and other legal officers and other stakeholders to engage in strategic planning in accordance with the strategic direction of the Law Department and the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
• Takes the lead in planning and implementation of initiatives as approved by the Chief Legal Officers.
• Works with the team to inform and formulate policies and procedures to guide the work of the Law Department.
• Ensures that documented processes and workflows of the Chambers are modernised and in keeping with the law and appropriate and applicable public service regulations.
• Directs the work of professionals, technical and administrative personnel, and is accountable for the smooth functioning of the Law Department or Chambers.
• Engages in planning, budgeting, financial management, needs assessments, and staff management and development. 
• Leads the management team in organisational development and change initiatives to ensure continuous development and operational improvements, in the areas of human resources, ICT and specialised records management.
• Develops long-range plans and programmes to improve the operations of the Chambers.
• Works with staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the Chambers.
• Provides direction to heads in the preparation of budgetary estimates and subsequent administration of budgetary allocations.
• Procures goods and services in keeping with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act and the procedures of the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
• Works with the Human Resource Manager to conduct needs assessment, inform strategies to recruit and select, manage and retain the Chambers human resources.
• Ensures that the needs for the recruitment of legal officers are brought to the attention of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.
• Engages the Chambers/ Department Records Manager to ensure the development of sound records management policies and procedures, processes and workflows and the implementation of same for both hardcopy and digital records management.
• Works with the ICT Director to ensure the needs of the Law Department/ Chambers are assessed and the necessary infrastructure and ICT solutions redundancy and security are developed, documented and implemented to support the work of the Department /Chambers.
• Collaborates with the Chief Legal Officer and other stakeholders, and establishes performance standards within the context of a Law Department/ Chambers, and monitors same to determine whether standards are being maintained.
• Evaluates staff performance, counsels and takes disciplinary actions if necessary, in keeping with relevant policies and procedures.
• Provides statistical information and analytical reports on the operations of Chambers.
• Conducts negotiation with external agencies that is consistent with Government’s policy and the Civil Law Department and in keeping with the procedures and policies of the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
• Ensures the interest or the independence of the Chambers and the Ministry is not compromised through administrative action.
• Establishes and maintains relationships and acts as the liaison with internal and external stakeholders to progress the work of the Chambers.
• Communicates and provides information to internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Delegates the appropriate level of decision-making ability to different levels of staff.
• Ensures the Department/Chambers Annual Report is developed and completed.
• Attends meetings, chairs and sits on Committees, as required.
• Performs related duties as may be required.

• A good understanding of the Civil justice system and key pieces of legislation that impact the operations of the Civil Law Department.
• Knowledge of case management.
• Strong knowledge of HR, ICT and records management comprehension. 
• Extensive knowledge and know-how in organisational development and change management.
• Good knowledge of public service policies, rules and regulations.

• Must have a global outlook with proven ability to identify and assess trends and changes in the global environment.
• Ability to operate independently as administrative head as well as work collaboratively with the Chambers legal officers, unit heads and staff.
• Track record in leadership, visioning and strategic planning.
• Ability to apply strong multi-pronged management skills in the Law Department/ Chambers environment.
• Ability to harness the varied skills of professional and technical team members towards development and implementation.
• Ability to translate the vision of the Civil Law Department into plans and operations.
• Ability to transition the Chambers into a high performance working and production environment and maintain same.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Strong process thinking capability. 
• Strong management and organisational skills.
• Operational management skill.
• Ability to drive customer-focused initiatives.
• Excellent budgeting and financial management skills.
• Track record in directing and managing people and the work of multi-disciplinary teams of professionals.
• Strong project management and implementation skills.
• Ability to function in a process-oriented, technology-driven, results-focused, high-demand change environment.
• Ability to function in an environment of constant engagement with multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships and partnerships with Chief Legal Officer, Senior Attorneys, legal officers, senior public officials, Government agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to build trust, credibility and effective working relationships with all levels of staff within the Department/Chambers, and with external stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate tact, diplomacy, mature judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coaching, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are essential. 
• Ability to set, implement and monitor performance standards.
• Excellent command of the English language with the demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Management, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Arts or a related field from a recognised University.
• A Post Graduate qualification in Management, Public Administration, Law or relevant Social Science from a recognised University.
• At least ten (10) years’ extensive experience at a senior management level in Business Administration, Public Administration or relevant field.
• Any other equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.