| The Office of the Public Solicitor |
| | Industry: |
| | Government Department |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 30-Oct-11 |
| | Job Description: |
| | The Office of the Public Solicitor is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Ni-Vanuatu person to the post of Senior Legal Officer for its Port Vila Office to start immediately. Duties & Responsibilities: |
| | 1) To provide high level representation to clients eligible for a grant of legal aid, in indictable criminal and civil proceedings in the magistrates courts, supreme court and the appeal of court Vanuatu |
| | 2) To coordinate, supervise and provide leadership to the junior legal officers of the Port Vila office |
| | 3) Civil law services representing people in civil claims and court actions |
| | 4) Criminal law services representing people in court hearing |
| | 5) Community education and publication |
| | 6) Community legal centers clinics program |
| | 7) Court assistance for women seeking apprehended violence orders |
| | 8) Duty Lawyer Service |
| | 9) Prisoners Legal Service |
| | 10) Children’s Legal Service (Criminal and Care matters) |
| | 11) Child Support Service |
| | 12) Family Law mediation and mediation in civil matters |
| | 13) Family Law and litigation |
| | 14) Other duties required. |
| | Interested applicant must possess the following: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Must possesss a degree in law; Be admitted to pracitice law in Vanuatu; Have knowledge of the government system of administration and law related matters; Good analysis, advocacy, problem |
| | solving & legal research skills; Good time management & organizational skills; Ability to supervise junior legal staff |
| | - Possess excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate with people from diverse background, distressed clients and social and economical disadvantaged people; Have |
| | the ability to quickly analyze documents about civil law and procedures; Have ability to deal with members of the public who may be effected by prohibited substances or who may be mentally ill |
| | - Have ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure; Knowledge of public solicitors act and policies; Must be willing to work outside normal working hours or travel when required |
| | - Must be fluent in english, or french and bislama. |
| | Salary: |
| | VT 1,869,840 (per annum) and other allowances |
| | Language: |
| | Bislama, English, French |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | All applications should be forwarded to the address provided below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | Address: |
| | The Public Solicitor, PO Box 794, Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
