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Assistant Attorney General (JLG/LO 4)

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: May 6, 2025

Summary

Under the general direction and management of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney-General provides advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of Ministers and Cabinet/Financial/Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of a discrete ministry. 💰Salary: $7,716,512 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

  • Conducts a range of complex legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission-critical functions of the Ministry and its subjects.
  • Provides legal support to the Ministry and its subjects in the preparation of Cabinet Submissions and Drafting Instructions in respect of items on the legislative program.
  • Provides legal advice to the Ministry on all areas of law.
  • Assists in the preparation of Bills for tabling and provides legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s Briefs.
  • Follows up and provides updates on legal matters and attends hearings on behalf of the Ministry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
  • Legal Education Certificate;
  • Six (6) years progressive experience at the Bar.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than May 13, 2025, to: Senior Director Human Resource Management & Development Ministry of Health & Wellness 40 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 📧 Application can be sent via email to: jobs@moh.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Job Overview

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Title

Assistant Attorney General (JLG/LO 4)

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Salary

See Description

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Email

jobs@moh.gov.jm

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Work Style

On-Site
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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Category

Legal
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Sector

Public

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