Legal Associates x2 at Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (UGANET)

Job Description

About the role:
The holders of this position will work with and support the head of Legal aid and the Legal Officer in the Humanitarian areas of Yumbe or Lamwo district.
Specific Functions
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters in respect of UGANET clients
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations for UGANET and its clients under agreements to ensure compliance, as requested.
• Interview clients and maintain, a record of all client cases and other matters
• Provide sound legal advice to UGANET and make recommendations to Management as necessary.
• To schedule and professionally carry out mediation and reconciliation amongst UGANET clients, their families and all related parties to the conflicts in question
• To liaise with local leaders, community and opinion leaders, family members, the Police institution and Court officials in amicably reaching effective solutions for UGANET clients
• To carry out outreach activities in the host communities, Refugee camps, hospitals, HIV service Provision organizations and other localities that house our target clientele.
• Submit to the Head of Legal aid timely and detailed and accurate reports of cases handled and status in weekly/ monthly period
• To prepare timely and accurate activity and progress reports on the work undertaken on UGANET’S behalf.
• To attend meetings and represent UGANET at other forums as directed from time to time and prepare reports for the same.
• Participate in development of manuals and training material to be used in all UGANET training programs.
• Work well and maintain contact with community paralegals
• Prepare success stories and material for the Website and other Public relational documents

Required Academic Qualifications, Experience and Person specifications:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience in legal support experience.
• At least one year’s experience in provision of Legal Aid Services either as a regular staff or Volunteer in a professional setting.
• Experience working in the humanitarian setting with knowledge of Local ecosystems

Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of other languages and experience in community work is of an added advantage.
• He/she should have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and publisher