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• Render
  support in evaluating, developing, and implementing intervention
  strategies for IJM cases;
• Technically
  support and encourage State Attorneys in the prosecution of property
  grabbing perpetrators;
• Assist
  with mediations, negotiations, and other forms of alternative dispute
  resolution;
• Support
  IJM clients to obtain Letters of Administration, complete property
  transfers, and effectuate property distributions;
• Conduct
  case intake and client screening based on established criteria;
• Conduct
  legal research, writing, and filing on behalf of IJM clients or as
  directed; and
• Keenly
  track case related data in paper and electronic case tracking management
  systems.

• Mentor
  public justice system officials in the law and best practices in
  responding to property grabbing;
• Support
  the IJM System Reform Department in designing reforms to the public
  justice system; and
• Support
  IJM in advocacy efforts for positive change in the public justice system.

• Works
  closely with and pursue action from government offices (Lands Registry,
  Administrator General, etc);
• Coordinate
  meetings with relevant parties, attorneys and power actors;
• 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; and
• Assist
  in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers.

• Actively
  participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual
  formation; and
• Maintain
  Practicing Certificate and participate in CLEs relevant to IJM’s work.

• The
  applicant should hold a Degree in law, successful completion of LDC and
  current Practicing Certificate;
• At
  least three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney or legal
  assistant preferred;
• Past
  experience in criminal litigation preferred;
• Excellent
  critical thinking, legal analysis, and oral and written advocacy skills;
• Computer
  literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; and
• Driver’s
  License preferred.
• Be
  a 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;
• Possess
  the ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency
  in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and speaking in both;

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