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Current Opportunities

Vacant Positions at the Attorney General’s Office

The Attorney General’s Office is seeking suitable candidates who may wish to submit an application for the following vacant position

Post / Division / Salary Band

Salary Scale

Minimum Requirements

Driver (x1)

Corporate Services Division

R

$7,787 - $11,681

·        Form 6 PSSC or equivalent of Certificate level 2

·        Current TPS employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years)

·        Exceptions: Driver (Evidence of Secondary School reaching the level of Form Five (5) or its equivalent; valid driver’s license; and clean driving record for the past three (3) years)

Assistant Crown Counsel (x1)

Legislative Drafting Division

I

$31,148 – $46,721

·        Bachelor Degree and Completion of Professional Legal Studies course

·        AND must be admission to the legal bar in a common law jurisdiction.

·        Some experience is desirable however not necessary.

Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Law from a recognized common law institution/jurisdiction.

Desirable:

Understanding of Tongan legal system and practice; 

Excellent computer skills;    

Experience in public speaking;   

Fluent in Tongan and English, written and oral    

 

 

Please kindly note the following –

 

  1. All civil servants who wish to apply must submit their application with an endorsement from their relevant Chief Executive Officers.
  2. Only applications that meet the requirements will be considered.
  3. All applications must be accompanied with the following documents –
    1. Application letter
    2. Updated Curriculum Vitae
    3. Three written references
    4. Certified copies of all relevant qualifications & transcripts, where applicable
    5. Letter of Endorsement from your relevant Chief Executive Officer (only if the applicant is a civil servant)
  4. All applications must be addressed to the -

            Solicitor General

            Attorney General’s Office

            First Floor, Taumoepeau Building

            Corner of Fatafehi and Salote Roads

            NUKU’ALOFA

 

  1. For details of the job description, please request a copy via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 7401400.
  2. All applications are to be received no later than 4:30pm, Thursday, 30 March 2023.