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Legal Officer
Job summary
In charge of interviewing, counseling and provision of general Legal counsel to clients especially children.
Experience Level:
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Job descriptions & requirements
Duty Station: Gulu, Moroto, Uganda
Reports to: Head Legal Aid and Pro-Bono Services
About US:
Uganda
Law Society is a membership organization established by an Act of Parliament to
provide services to its members in particular and to the people of Uganda in
general. Its vision is to excel as a
professional body in the development of the legal profession and promotion of
justice in Uganda. Its mission is to improve the professional standards of
members of the legal profession and to promote human rights and the rule of
law, by assisting the government and the judiciary in the administration and
practice of law in Uganda. Uganda Law Society operates a Legal Aid Project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of interviewing, counseling and provision of general Legal counsel to clients especially children.
- Responsible for drafting and the preparation of Legal and Court Documents.
- Representing the Employers clients in courts of law, mediation/arbitration proceedings and or other tribunals.
- Formulation of articles for the Employers Journals and newsletters.
- In charge of representing the Employer at forums and meetings with donors, partners, etc.
- Supervise all pro-bono activities generally
- Preparation and submission of monthly Progress and Activity reports
- Maintaining proper and up-to-date clients records and files.
- Overall management and supervision of the Legal Aid clinics
- Ensure proper use and care of all assets belonging to the Employer.
- Mentor, supervise and appraise staff under his or her supervision. The appraisal shall be done together with the Head of Department, Legal Services.
- Manage the branch office.
- Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an LLB and post graduate diploma in legal practice
- One year of professional litigation experience and qualified to appear before the High Court.
- The applicant must possess a practicing certificate.
- Computer literacy skills
- Tested skills in ADR and advocacy.
- Training and skills transfer ability
- An open and result oriented approach to work
- Good leadership, management and team building skills
- Good report writing skills
- Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to accomplish tasks promptly under minimum supervision.
- Ability to speak local languages in Moroto is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested persons should submit hard copies of their
Application letter, Resume with three professional referees, academic
credentials and salary expectations addressed to the:
Human
Resource Manager
Uganda
Law Society
Plot
5a, Acacia Avenue
P.O.
Box 426, Kampala
Or
via E-mail to our on- line address below;
Human
Resources Department,
Uganda
Law Society,
Plot
5a, Acacia Avenue
P.O.
Box 426, Kampala
E-mail to: recruitment@uls.or.ug
NB: Your name and the position you are applying for
should be indicated in the subject field of your email. The applications MUST
NOT EXCEED 2MB.
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