Job Title: Staff Attorney
Organisation: International
Justice Mission (IJM)
Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: IJM’s Director
of Gulu Operations
of Gulu Operations
About IJM:
International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate
property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual
victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public
justice system as a whole. As a Staff Attorney on IJM’s Casework team,
you will have the opportunity to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans
by intervening in cases of property grabbing; assisting the Director of Public
Prosecutions to charge and prosecute perpetrators; and informing efforts to
strengthen the public justice system.
property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual
victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public
justice system as a whole. As a Staff Attorney on IJM’s Casework team,
you will have the opportunity to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans
by intervening in cases of property grabbing; assisting the Director of Public
Prosecutions to charge and prosecute perpetrators; and informing efforts to
strengthen the public justice system.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Interventions Strategy and Management
- Evaluate, develop, and
implement intervention strategies for IJM cases; - Encourage and support
State Attorneys in the prosecution of property grabbing perpetrators; - Coordinate and lead
mediations, negotiations, and other forms of alternative dispute
resolution in IJM cases; - Ensure that government
offices (Lands Registry, Administrator General, etc.) take necessary
action; - Represent IJM clients
in civil litigation and in the administration of estates; - Conduct legal research
and draft correspondence, memorandums, and legal briefs; and - Track case related
data in paper and electronic case tracking management systems.
Legal Team Leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and
manage the efforts of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks and/or Volunteer
Attorneys.
Team Support
- Coordinate with IJM
Investigators to investigate allegations of property grabbing and ensure
all evidence is collected in an admissible form; - Cooperate with IJM
Aftercare Specialists in identifying psychosocial needs of victims; - Conduct case intake
and client screening based on established criteria; - Educate audiences on
the causes, costs and consequences of property grabbing; - Assist in hosting
guests, visitors, and volunteers; and - Perform other tasks as
assigned.
Professional Development
- Participate in IJM
programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation; and - Maintain Practicing
Certificate and participate in CLEs relevant to IJM’s casework.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should
possess a degree in law, successful completion of LDC, and current
Practicing Certificate; - Five or more years of
experience as a practicing attorney; - Excellent critical
thinking, legal analysis, and oral and written advocacy skills; - Fluency in English and
Acholi, with excellent writing and speaking in both; - Computer literate with
proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; - Experience in civil
and/or criminal litigation preferred; - Driver’s License
preferred. - Mature Christian faith
as defined by the Apostles’ Creed; - Passionate commitment
to IJM’s mission and values; - Professional in
demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication; - Works well under
stress with a sustained positive attitude; - Exceptionally high
level of honesty and integrity; - Intelligent,
organized, creative and proactive problem solver; - Ability to cooperate
effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
How to Apply:
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