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The Attorney General Office, Department of Legal Affairs, is inviting suitably qualified Seychellois nationals to apply for the below post.

Post Title: Senior Drafting Assistant

Responsible to: Principal Legal Draftsperson/AG/HRBMO

Location: The Link Building, Ile du Port, Mahe

Job Description

Job Summary:

The post holder must provide administrative and technical support in drafting, finalising, and publishing legislation and statutory instruments, maintaining records, coordinating with the National Assembly, and assisting the Gazette Editor, while supporting Legal Draftspersons.

The principal duties and tasks are:-

• Formatting and converting working drafts of legislation into finalised documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of proofs of principal legislation and statutory instruments.
• Preparing and maintaining files of Bills/Acts and their respective registers.
• Coordinating the publication of documents for the Official Gazette.
• Maintaining assent copies of enactments and signed statutory instruments.
• Coordinating legislative work between the Office of the Attorney General and the National Assembly.
• Assisting the Gazette Editor in the preparation and submission of notices for gazetting, and where appointed, undertaking the duties of Gazette Editor to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely publication.
• Providing administrative and technical assistance to all Legal Draftspersons in the unit.
• Performing any other related duties assigned by the AG.

Benefits

Salary Point: B3 – B4

Job Requirement

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Office Management and Administration or Diploma in General Management with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a legislative drafting environment.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document formatting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and file management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work on weekends and after office hours when required

How To Apply?

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or may collect application form at the Attorney General Office, Department of Legal Affairs, Second Floor, The Link Building, Ile du Port or

Click here to download Application Form

The completed form along with a recent passport size photograph, reference, CV, copy of national identity card or passport and certificates may be delivered by hand delivery or post to:

Human Resources and Budget Management Officer

Department of Legal Affairs

P.O. Box 58

Second Floor

The Link Building

Ile du Port, Mahe

Or Electronically to: ago-vacancy@gov.sc

Closing date: 31^st January 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.