The incumbent is required to provide paralegal support to Legal Officers in a Ministry/Department. Duties include researching laws; investigating facts; preparing pleadings, opinions and briefs; maintaining case files and assisting in the preparation of legal documents.

• Conducts research and drafts or prepares briefs on legal matters as directed. 
• Investigates the facts and law of cases and researches relevant sources to prepare cases. 
• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy. 
• Assists in the monitoring and reviewing of government regulations to ensure that the Ministry and its agencies are aware of new requirements. 
• Establishes and maintains case files and makes available and easily accessible to legal officers. 
• Assists in interviewing parties involved in court proceedings to gather information for case preparation or completion of legal documents. 
• Assists in the preparation of legal documents such as contracts, opinions and agreements; drafts correspondence on routine legal issues. 
• Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgments, contract precedents and other relative material in areas affecting the Ministry’s day to day operations. 
• Copies and collates relevant documents. 
• Takes notes at court, tribunals, legal proceedings and meetings and generates documents as required. 
• Performs other related work as assigned.

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research. 
• Some knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago. 
• Some knowledge of the court procedures and practices and rules of evidence. 
• Some knowledge of legal drafting principles and practices. 
• Some knowledge of the laws and regulations pertinent to the operations of the Ministry/Department.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Skill in the use of personal computers. Ability to use e-Government technology platforms. 
• Ability to use the internet for research purposes. 
• Ability to conduct legal research. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.

• Minimum of two (2) CAPE/GCE ‘A’ Level passes, one of which must be Law OR an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies. 
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing paralegal functions for an Attorney at Law.