Paralegal GroupPLG/LS & PLG/TR & PLG/TA
Jamaica Legal Support Officer (Government)
J$1.4M–J$3.8M per annum
9 official grade levels · Paralegal, titles registration and trust administration in public sector
Legal CareerMulti-SeriesJustice & LandWhat is a Legal Support Officer?
Jamaica’s Paralegal Group (PLG) encompasses three distinct series. The General Legal Support Series (PLG/LS, 5 grades, Pay Bands 3–6) provides paralegal support to government solicitors and ministry legal units. The Titles Registration Series (PLG/TR, 3 grades, Pay Bands 4–5) processes land title transactions at the National Land Agency. The Trust Administration Series (PLG/TA, one grade at Pay Band 6) manages estates and trusts in the public trustee context.
Grade Levels & Salary Scale (Effective 1 April 2024)
| Grade | Pay Band | Annual Salary | Monthly (÷12) | Typical Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 1 | Band 3 | J$1,439,455–J$1,935,907 | J$119,954–J$161,325/mo | Legal Support Officer I |
| LS 2 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060–J$2,301,186 | J$142,588–J$191,765/mo | Legal Support Officer II |
| LS 3 | Band 5 | J$2,190,302–J$2,945,712 | J$182,525–J$245,476/mo | Legal Support Officer III |
| LS 4 | Band 5 | J$2,190,302–J$2,945,712 | J$182,525–J$245,476/mo | Senior Legal Support Officer |
| LS 5 | Band 6 | J$2,803,771–J$3,770,761 | J$233,647–J$314,230/mo | Principal Legal Support Officer |
| TR 3 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060–J$2,301,186 | J$142,588–J$191,765/mo | Titles Registration Officer I |
| TR 4 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060–J$2,301,186 | J$142,588–J$191,765/mo | Titles Registration Officer II |
| TR 6 | Band 5 | J$2,190,302–J$2,945,712 | J$182,525–J$245,476/mo | Senior Titles Registration Officer |
| TA 5 | Band 6 | J$2,803,771–J$3,770,761 | J$233,647–J$314,230/mo | Trust Administration Officer |
Qualifications & Entry Requirements
- LS 1–2: 5 CXC passes; HEART Level 2 in Legal Office Administration accepted
- LS 3–5: Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Law, Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration
- TR series: Associate Degree in Land Surveying, Law or Land Administration
- LLB or GDL candidates in training accepted at legal support grades
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