Location: Belize
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2013
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2013
Job Summary
Main responsibilities include:
- Manage the Administration of the Attorney General’s Ministry in Belize;
- Facilitate the implementation of Cabinet decisions relating to the business of the Attorney General’s Ministry;
- Assist with the supervisory management of the Civil Litigation Department, Legislative Drafting and Law Revision Department and the International Affairs Department of the Attorney General’s Ministry and the Legal Aid Centre;
- Preparelegal opinions for the Attorney General, Cabinet and the Governor General of Belize, on inter alia,matters of administrative law and constitutional law;
- Provide general advice and legal opinions to Ministries, government departments and semi- autonomous bodies;
- Provide legal opinions to the Belize Police Department, the Constitutional Commissions and the Belize Advisory Council in accordance with the Public Service Commission Regulations and the Belize Advisory Council Rules;
- Prepare,vet and draft various legal documents (leases, agreements, licences, memoranda of understanding) etc;
- Assume the conduct of litigation on behalf of the Government of Belize in all Courts;
- To report to and be accountable to the Attorney General
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws Degree
- Legal Education Certificate
- At least 10 years post-qualification experience
- Sound knowledge of Constitutional and Administrative law
- Specialisation in any civil or legal international field wouldbe an advantage;
- Detailed knowledge of court and practical knowledge of theCivil Procedure Rules
- Ability to adapt and work extended hours.
Further Information
Interested applicants should send their applications, along with curriculum vitae to:
The Cabinet Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister
Edney Cain Building
Belmopan, Belize
Central America
Office of the Prime Minister
Edney Cain Building
Belmopan, Belize
Central America
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