Role Summary

The role of Parliamentary Counsel prepares and drafts legislation for Government, advises Government departments on legislative matters, assists with oversight and supervision of the Legislative Drafting Division of the Chambers.

Main Responsibilities

1. Receives drafting instructions and conducts extensive research into the subject matters for the purposes of preparing draft legislation.

2. Liaises with Ministries and Departments of Government in the formulation of legislation.

Role Summary

The role of Crown Counsel provides legal advice and assist with cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professional manner. 

Main Responsibilities

1. Serve as Counsel in the Courts and assist Senior Officers during trials in order to maintain the activities of the Court.

Role Summary

The role of Principal Crown Counsel is to provide legal advice to ministries and departments, provide leadership in conducting litigation and assist the Attorney General and Solicitor General in the training of junior counsel to acquire litigation skills. 

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Department and the supervision of staff.

2. Serve as Lead Counsel in the Courts during trials in order to maintain the activities of the Court.

Role Summary

The role of Assistant Parliamentary Counsel is to draft legislation and memoranda of understanding on bi-lateral matters and assist with rendering legal advice in a consistent, professional and timely manner.

Main Responsibilities

1. Draft primary and subsidiary legislations on the basis of drafting instructions from Government Ministries; vet imperial legislations and submit comments thereon in a timely and professional manner.

Role Summary

The role of Crown Counsel provides legal advice and assist with cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professional manner.

Main Responsibilities