Entry Level Officer Litigation & Prosecution Jobs – Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Job Title:  Officer Litigation & Prosecution (Entry Level Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station:  Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Officer Litigation & Prosecution

About the Company:

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.

Job Summary: To contribute to the efficient and organised court proceedings by maintaining accurate legal records.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all pleadings and other legal documents are properly served to the parties that are entitled to service under the law within the legal timelines.
• Continuously update a diary of all ongoing cases and maintain an updated report of all court matters.
• Ensure that all court documents that require filing are duly filed in court within the set timelines.
• Obtain payment slips and obtain requisite approval for all documents that require payments before filing.
• Ensure that all documents that require commissioning are duly commissioned before they are filed in Court.
• Prompt all advocates handling cases of any approaching deadlines and court schedules.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• Updated legal diary of all ongoing cases.
• Updated report of all court matters
• Proof of Payments for all Legal cases
• Streamline document processing to reduce delays in court proceedings.
• Accuracy in maintaining and updating court calendars.
• Compliance with established legal procedures and regulations.
• Accuracy and completeness of court records and case files.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of laws.
• Certification as a court process server

Working Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a court clerk/process server in a large organisation or busy law firm.
• Familiarity with the court processes and protocols.
• Working knowledge of the procedural laws in Uganda.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical

• Legal knowledge and court advocacy skills.
• Research and report writing skills.
• Computer applications.

Behavioural

• Excellent spoken and written english language skills.
• Team player and good negotiator.
• Analytical and conflict resolution.
• Time management.

How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.

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Deadline: 28th September 2024 by 5:00pm

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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