Government of Montserrat Parliamentary Counsel

Department: Legal Department
Salary: $75000- $75000
Grade: R06 - R06
Allowances: •Housing - EC$36,000 (taxable) •Legal Services-EC$48,000 (taxable) •Travel - EC$ 9,600 •Telephone - EC$720 (taxable) •Market Premium - EC$40,000(taxable
Deadline Date: Monday October 15, 2012

Days Left: 17

About the Job

The Government of Montserrat is seeking applications for technical assistance from suitably qualified persons for the post of Parliamentary Counsel, within the Legal Department.

Responsibilities will include

·        Drafting bills, regulations and other instruments as required by the Government of Montserrat.

·        Advising on law reform and providing legal advice and opinions on matters concerning proposed legislation.

·        Preparing and drafting statutes and other legislative enactments, Statutory Rules and Orders, Regulations, Proclamations and other documents of a general nature:

·        Advising Government ministries, departments and statutory and other bodies on matters involving the construction, drafting and revision of legislation

·        Liaising with local attorneys or other interested parties to affect a process of consultation about impending or planned legislation or amendments to existing legislation.

·        Assisting  with the preparation and gazetting of bills and their passage through the Legislative  Assembly

·        Advising on and amending for use locally,  draft OECS and Caricom legislation prepared by regional drafting units as requested.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should posses:

·        A Bachelor of Law Degree, Legal Education Certificate, admission as an Attorney at Law in the Commonwealth and a Masters in Legislative drafting.

·        At least 10 years as a Legislative drafter in a Government entity or NGO.

·        Working knowledge of and ability to interpret the Laws of Montserrat.

·        Working knowledge and an ability to interpret legislation, rules, regulations, agreements and other legal document.

·        The ability to draft pleadings.

·        Extensive knowledge of constitutional and administrative law principles, legal practices and proceedings.

·        The ability to draft other legal documents.

·        Decisiveness, soundness of judgment and clarity of presentation.

·        Have knowledge of Government procedure and practices.

·        Have analytical and problem solving skills.

·        Have the ability to analyze issues, make interpretations and sound recommendations.

·        Have effective communication skills.

·        Be computer literate.

Terms of Appointment

Appointment will be made on a contractual basis for a period of two (2) years.

Remuneration Package

The total remuneration package for this technical assistance post is EC$209,320 annually, broken down as follows: -

·        Basic Salary         -        EC$75,000 (Taxable)

Allowances

·        Housing              EC$36,000 (taxable)

·        Legal Services     EC$48,000 (taxable)

·        Travel                 EC$9,600

·        Telephone           EC$720 (taxable)

·        Market Premium  EC$40, 000 (taxable)

HOW TO APPLY

To apply send:

·        Your completed Application Form (this can be obtained from our website www.jobs.gov.ms)

To:

·        jobs@gov.ms

OR

·        By mail to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Management Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, P O Box 292, Government Headquarters, Brades, Montserrat, by Monday, October 15, 2012.

Only applicants short-listed will be contacted.