Job Title: Associate
Attorney
Attorney
Organization: International Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: IJM Staff Attorney
About US:
The International Justice
Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence
throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with
local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice,
restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The 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.
Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence
throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with
local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice,
restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The 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.
Job Summary: The Associate Attorney will have the
opportunity to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans by intervening in
individual cases of property grabbing, assisting the Director of Public
Prosecutions to charge and prosecute perpetrators, and informing efforts to strengthen
the public justice system.
opportunity to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans by intervening in
individual 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:
Responsibilities:
1. Legal Intervention:
- 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.
2. System Reform:
- 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.
3. Casework Support:
- 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.
4. Development:
- Actively
participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual
formation; and - Maintain
Practicing Certificate and participate in CLEs relevant to IJM’s work.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- 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;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who wish to join the International Justice Mission (IJM)
in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by clicking on
the link below.
interested candidates who wish to join the International Justice Mission (IJM)
in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by clicking on
the link below.
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