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Job Title:  Legal Clerk (4 Fresher Diploma Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  To file and serve all court documents and correspondences in the Litigation Division. To follow up on the status of Court matters at Court and provide updates to the line manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the timely and accurate filing of court documents

• Receive and record documents/ pleadings for filing from respective officers.
• File all documents assigned within the set timelines and obtain proof of filing.
• Raise assessments for the requisite filing fees and ensure that filing fees are paid.
• Ensure follow-up for all documents filed on ECCMIS for endorsement by the Court Registrar.
• Check on the URA ECCMIS account regularly and ensure that URA is linked to all court cases where they are a party.
• Extracting orders and hearing notices and ensuring service to relevant parties.
• Service of court documents and related correspondence.
• Receive and record all documents for service.
• Serve all documents assigned within the set timelines and document proof of service.
• Follow up on documents served and update the line manager.

Efficiently manage and maintain an up-to-date register of case files within the section, ensuring accurate tracking of their status and location

• Maintain an up-to-date register of case files in the line section.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on the status and location of case files.
• Support storage and retrieval of case files upon request by case officers.
• Photocopying, compiling and binding of court documents like Records of Appeals and Submissions.
• Creation of new files for new cases received as may be guided by the line manager.

Certification and verification of Court Orders served on URA

• Certifying of court documents like Court Orders, Decrees, Letters of Administration and any other document served on URA as and when it is required.
• Extracting orders and hearing notices and ensuring service to relevant parties.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma in Law from a recognized academic institution
• At least two (02) years of experience as a legal clerk in a reputable organization.
• An impeccable record of integrity.

Desirable Requirements   

• Licensed Process Server
• Experience in using the Court Electronic Case Management Information System (ECCMIS)
• Training in Office Administration or records management.

Knowledge   

• Knowledge of Court procedures.
• Knowledge of the law.

Special Skills and Attributes

• High proficiency in the use of computer applications for report writing and research (Knowledge of MS Office required)
• Knowledge of the law
• Excellent command of the English language – both spoken and written
• A team player and a good negotiator

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
• Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
• In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
• Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
• Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.

Deadline: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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