NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE JUDICIAL AND LEGAL SERVICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
POSITION OF STATE ATTORNEY, LEGAL AID CLINIC
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of State Attorney, on contract, within the Legal Aid Clinic, Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs.
DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Director of Legal Aid, the State Attorney shall be responsible for:
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Writing legal opinions on given topics;
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Providing oral legal advice to Government Departments/Ministries on request/when necessary;
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Performing duties of Prosecuting Attorney at Courts;
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Making appearances in the Magistrate’s Court and High Court on civil and criminal matters;
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Sitting on Government appointed Tribunals;
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Performing other related activities for the smooth functioning of the office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Legal Education Certificate (LEC) or appropriate waiver from the Attorney General
- A Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB)
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the legal field or relevant academic qualifications in lieu of direct experience
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Public Service Rules and Regulations;
- Knowledge of Public Service Act;
- Knowledge of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica;
- Skilled in the preparation of legal documents and report writing
- Skilled in legal research, preparation of cases and interpretation and application of laws
TERMS: The successful candidate will be contracted for a period of one (1) year in the first instance.
REMUNERATION: Salary and allowances are in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Estimates.
Applications, along with certified copies of professional certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae and two letters of reference should be submitted under confidential cover to:
Application for post of State Attorney, Legal Aid Clinic:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs
3rd Floor, Financial Centre
Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Applications should reach the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs on or before November 30, 2026.
