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Job Title:       Legal Officer (3 Job Vacancies)

Organisation: Uganda Law Society (ULS)

Funding Source: Embassy of Ireland

Duty Station: Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Kotido, Uganda

Reports to: Head Legal Aid and Pro-Bono Services.

About US:

Uganda Law Society is a membership organization established by an Act of parliament to provide services to its members in particular and to the people of Uganda. Its vision is to be “A proficient Bar Association in fostering Access to Justice, the Rule of law and good governance in Uganda”. Its mission is to “To develop a skilled and empowered legal profession in execution of its statutory mandate.”  Through its Legal Aid Project with Support from the Embassy of Ireland, the Society is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Legal Aid Offices in the Karamoja Region in the following districts of; Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Kotido.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, counselling and provision of general Legal counsel to indigent, vulnerable and Marginalized Persons.
• Drafting and preparation of Legal and Court Documents.
• Representing the Employer’s clients in courts of law, mediation/arbitration proceedings and or other tribunals.
• Representing the Employer at forums and meetings with donors, partners, etc.
• Formulation of articles for the Employer’s Journals and newsletters.
• Supervise all Pro-bono activities generally
• Preparation and submission of monthly Progress and Activity reports
• Maintaining proper and up-to-date client’s records and files.
• Overall management and supervision of the Legal Aid Work
• Ensure proper use and care of all assets belonging to the Employer.
• Supervise and appraise staff under his or her supervision. The appraisal shall be done together with the Head Legal Aid & Pro bono Services.
• Manage the Legal Aid office.
• Carry out any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department, Legal Aid Services and or any other supervisor.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• LLB and post graduate diploma in legal practice
• Must possess a valid practicing certificate
• A minimum of four years of professional litigation experience and qualified to appear before the High Court.
• Ability to speak local languages is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy
• Tested skills in ADR and advocacy
• Training and skills transfer ability
• An open and result oriented approach to work
• Leadership, management and team building skills
• Good report writing skills
• Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to accomplish tasks promptly under minimum supervision.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their Email applications addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Uganda Law Society/Legal Aid Project,

Plot 610 Buye, Off Ntinda Kisaasi Road,

P.O. Box 426, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: hr@uls.or.ug (The position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line of the email)

Deadline: 16th August 2023 by 5.00pm

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