Duties and Responsibilities

The solicitor-General is the Administrative Head of the Legal Service under the Legal Service Act, 1993 (PNDC Law 320) and Head of the civil Division of the Attorney General’s Department. Reporting directly to the Attorney General arid Minister of Justice, the Solicitor-General supervises the work of State Attorneys of the Department including, in particular, the conduct of litigation in civil matters on behalf of the State and representation of the State before local and international arbitral tribunals. In addition, the

Solicitor-General is responsible for:

•   Drafting and or reviewing agreements submitted by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of State and advising the Attorney General on legal issues arising out of or in connection with such agreements;
•   Supervising and coordinating the work of other agencies of the Legal Service;
•   Co-ordinating the activities of State Attorney’s in all the Regions of Ghana;
•   Ensuring effective management and performance of the Civil Division of the Attorney-General’s Department;
•   Overseeing the implementation of the Legal Service Act and the design and implementation of continuous training programmes for State attorneys
•   Performing any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Attorney-General

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate must be a lawyer with not less than twelve (12) years standing at the Ghana Bar with a proven track record of law practice in either the public or private sector or both. A Master of Law (LL.M) degree will be an advantage.
•   Expertise in litigation, negotiation, arbitration and other methods of alternative dispute
resolution will be an added advantage. He or she must have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills and must be knowledgeable in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools. The nature of work at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department demands that the successful candidate must also be team player.

Remuneration: The remuneration for the position is highly attractive.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. Chief Director
Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General's Department
P. O. Box MB 60
Ministries, Accra

Tel: 0302 66396l
E-mail address: suleiman.ahmed@mojagd.gov.gh
Fax No: 0302-667609

Closing Date: 23 August, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an interview date. All candidates must also submit the names of 2 referees and their contact numbers.