MINISTRY OF TOURISM
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following contract positions for a period of two (2) years.

LEGAL ASSISTANT, MINISTRY OF TOURISM

CORE FUNCTION:
The successful candidate will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Legal Officer in an environment that requires absolute confidentiality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Type agreements, contracts, leases, legal opinions and other relevant documents
• Prepare and/or generate routine correspondence such as letters, memoranda, forms and reports
• Assist in researching and extracting information as requested
• Screen incoming calls and visitors to determine priority matters
• Respond to routine request for information from employees or external customers
• Maintain a litigation calendar as may be required
• Assist in maintaining a contracts’ database
• Maintain an effective filing system
• Provide matters for inclusion in the Legal Division’s monthly reports
• Co-ordinate and schedule appointments for the Legal Division
• Perform other related functions as assigned

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) GCE 0 Level passes
• Two-Three years’ Experience in a legal word environment
• Knowledge of the provisions of the Tourism Development Act and Regulations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Efficient Note-taking skills
• Strong Administrative and Organizing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet tight deadlines
• High levels of motivation with the ability to work in a demanding and changing environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Applicant must be registered with the Ministry of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development. (Website: www.labour.gov.tt) and should submit their applications with Curriculum Vitae.
• Terms and conditions will be negotiated with the Chief Personnel Officer.
• Interested persons should submit their applications in duplicate with Curriculum Vitae by July 07,2008 to:

PERMANENT SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
NO.127 – 129 DUKE STREET, PORT-OF-SPAIN