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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: State Counsel

Responsible to: Attorney General/Principal Sate Counsel

Location: The Link Building, Ile du Port, Mahe

Job Description

Job Summary:

The post holder must be able to work on his/her own, or as part of a team with case management responsibilities. He/she must have advocacy skills and be prepared to take on appeals before the Seychelles Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in addition to criminal proceedings in the Supreme Court and Magistrates’ Court. The post holder is also required to undertake civil litigation in the Supreme Court and Magistrate’s Court and provide general legal advice to Government ministries, departments, divisions and other public authorities or agencies of Government on a wide range of legal matters. The post holder will have a high-volume casework and will also assist other State Counsels and Public Prosecutors.

The principal duties and tasks are:-

• Review, evaluate, advise on criminal cases that enforcement agencies (Police, Fair Trading Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission, Public Health Authority etc …) submit to the Attorney General for institution of criminal proceedings;
• Prepare and prosecute criminal cases before all courts;
• Prepare, institute and/or conduct civil and constitutional proceedings for and on behalf of the Attorney General, public officers and Government ministries, departments, divisions, authorities, agencies and bodies and provide connected legal advice;
• Conduct criminal, civil and constitutional appeals before the Seychelles Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court;
• Review documents and agreements involving Government ministries, departments, divisions, authorities, agencies and bodies and provide connected legal advice;
• Provide legal advice, guidance and assistance to Government ministries, departments, authorities, divisions, agencies and bodies particularly in areas where litigation may arise;
• Attend meeting with various Government ministries, departments, divisions, authorities, agencies and bodies relating to the provision of legal advice;
• Deal with and conduct proceedings in relation to request for mutual assistance in criminal matters;
• Supervise, and provide training for, Public Prosecutors, Assistant State Counsels and pupil State Counsels;
• Preparation and drafting of documents under the Land Registration Act and Mortgage and Registration Act and agreements involving the Government ministries, departments, divisions, authorities, agencies and bodies;
• Represent the Government and the Attorney General at national and international workshops, conferences and seminars;
• Attend training and workshops, overseas and local;
• Maintain and periodically submit activity or status work report;
• To perform any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required or assigned by the Principal State Counsels, Criminal Prosecution, Civil Litigation and Legal Advisory section or the Attorney General or such other senior counsel designated by the Attorney General.

Benefits

Salary Point: B5 – B6

Job Requirement

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Essential knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of criminal prosecution is an advantage;
• Must portray discipline and dedication to the job in general;
• Demonstrate excellent level of oral and written communication skills and advocacy in all matters relating to the conduct of court proceedings and advocacy;
• Able to demonstrate strong intellectual ability. Ensure efficiency and time management skills and that deadlines are met adequately;
• Display initiative;
• Deal with public officers and the general public in an appropriate manner at all times;
• Be able to approach and analyse a wide range of problems, and think on their feet whilst in Court;
• Understand the relevant laws;
• Be able to work as part of a team, approach and analyse a wide range of problems;
• Be able to priorities work, and work under pressure;
• Available to work on occasions, as required, after normal working hours;

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.