CORE
COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
CORE VALUES
GOJ
Competency
Model
Legal Research, Drafting, Writing, Analysis

The preparation, analysis, and framing of technical legal documents or positions and presentation of the findings in written and oral arguments.

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3 Technical Competence
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Knowledge of the Law
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Advocacy
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Legal Research, Drafting, Writing and Analysis
Professional Bands
Level 1 Essential
  • Prepares legal documents (e.g., written memoranda of law, opinions, reporting letters, etc.).
  • Identifies, evaluates, and uses legal references and other appropriate information sources.
  • Reviews and interprets simple contracts and other legal documents/agreements.
  • Reviews draft legislation that may impact the organisation.
  • Assists in the preparation of drafting instructions related to proposed legislation.
  • Prepares instruction files and internal legal opinions.
  • Drafts legal instruments such as contracts, deeds, framework documents and service level agreements.
  • Researches and advises the organisation on relevant case law and legislation that may impact its operations.
  • Engages in in-depth research to obtain information to facilitate legal proceedings.
  • Reviews organisation’s policy instruments for legislative implications and prepares legislative proposals.
  • Prepares drafting instructions related to proposed legislation.
  • Researches and provides legal advice and opinions on proposed policy formulation.
  • Prepares cabinet submissions and assists with the review of cabinet submissions prepared by other departments.
  • Develops relevant policies, procedures, and processes related to legal research and ensures their implementation and update.
  • Examines cabinet submissions to ensure that any legal implications are identified and addressed.
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