Job Title: Director of Legal
Organization: International Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director of Casework
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Director of Legal will lead a team of
professionals to intervene on behalf of widows and orphans victimized by
property grabbing, assist the Director of Public Prosecutions to charge and
prosecute perpetrators, and inform efforts to strengthen the public justice
system.
professionals to intervene on behalf of widows and orphans victimized by
property grabbing, assist the Director of Public Prosecutions to charge and
prosecute perpetrators, and inform efforts to strengthen the public justice
system.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal Team Leadership and
Management
Management
- Lead and manage the casework and training
activities of the Legal Department; - The incumbent will delegate assignments,
workload, and tasks among members of the Legal Department; - Improve work product of Legal Department
through training, mentoring, and oversight; - Supervise, support, and manage the efforts of
the Legal Team; - Supervise case intake and client screening
based on established criteria; and - Represent interests of the Legal Department
to other departments and staff.
Direct Intervention:
- 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; - Supervise legal research and conduct brief
writing and oral advocacy on behalf of victims of property grabbing; and - Track case related data in paper and
electronic case tracking management systems.
Casework Team Support:
- The incumbent will 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; - Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and
volunteers; and
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. - Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in
law, successful completion of LDC, and current Practicing Certificate; - At least five years’ experience as a practicing
attorney; - A minimum of two years of experience leading
a team or organization preferred; - Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis,
and oral and written advocacy skills; - Computer literate with proficiency in MS
Word, Outlook, and Excel; - Previous 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; and - 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.
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.
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