Case Officer (Grade 4)

Summary

The incumbent will effectively administer assigned portfolio of estates in accordance with the law. 💰Basic Salary: $2,190,302 - $2,945,713 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Conducts investigations on all new cases assigned, including identifying and verifying assets liabilities and beneficiaries; develops case plan and refers to Case Attorney for review and approval; regularly reviews plans to ensure they remain relevant, discusses proposed changes with Case Attorney and makes adjustments to the plan as approved;
  • • Co-ordinates the collection of assets (including attending at Banks and other Financial Institutions to preside over the opening of Safety Deposit Boxes as necessary); settles liabilities and carries out any other activities necessary;
  • • Refers matters to Legal Services and Property Sections for action related to the Estates; ensures required information and documents are provided in order to minimise delays;follows up to keep abreast of progress on matters
  • • Conducts regular meetings with Property Officers to discuss course of action and status of properties within portfolio; conducts regular checks on the collection of rent/lease, payment of insurance, property tax and other standard liabilities, as well as the state of maintenance of properties; initiates action to address areas of concern and escalates to the Case Attorney for attention, where necessary;
  • • Conducts periodic visits to monitor the welfare of beneficiaries (in particular minors and the elderly) and the assets of the Estate, as may be necessary; refers cases of concern to the Social Worker for intervention, follows up to keep abreast of progress and provides necessary support within the scope of authority; prepares and submits report on visits;
  • • Conducts regular checks on financial status of estate and makes requests from beneficiaries/institutions and any other relevant party to initiate action (such as sale of property), where necessary, to generate funds to facilitate further administration of the Estate;
  • • Computes and submits for review, gratuity for dependants; processes other requests from beneficiaries and makes recommendation/s to Case Attorney, as appropriate, in response to request;
  • • Attends Court, as may be required, in respect of assigned cases.

• Other:

  • • Participates in public education/relations programmes such as road shows, expos, conferences, as directed;
  • • Represents the Section internally at meetings and other activities, as required;
  • • Represents the AGD at meetings and on other occasions, as required;
  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills
• • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with persons at varying economic and social status
• • Excellent Para-legal knowledge with specific emphasis on the Laws of Succession
• • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• • Working knowledge of relevant computer applications

Qualifications

• • First Degree in a relevant discipline OR Paralegal Diploma;
• • Four (4) years related working experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 7th February, 2025 to: Director Human Resource and Administration Executive Administrator General’s Department 12 Ocean Boulevard Kingston 📧 Email: hradmin@agd.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Case Officer (Grade 4) 🔑 Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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