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• Carry out case intake and client screening
  based on established criteria.
• Implement intervention strategies
  developed by IJM Staff Attorneys.
• Conduct legal research, writing and filing
  on behalf of IJM clients or as directed.
• Track case-related data on paper and
  electronic case tracking management systems.

• Support IJM clients to obtain Letters of
  Administration, complete property transfers and make property
  distributions.
• Work closely with and pursue action from
  government offices (Lands Registry, Administrator General, etc).
• Coordinate meetings with relevant parties,
  attorneys and power actors.

• Cooperate 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.

• The applicant should preferably hold a
  Bachelor’s Degree in law.
• Successful completion of LDC and current
  Practicing Certificate preferred.
• One year of experience as a practicing
  attorney preferred.
• Experience in civil and/or criminal
  litigation preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking, legal
  analysis and oral and written advocacy skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS
  Word, Outlook and Excel.
• 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.
• 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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