Job Title: Legal Clerk
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: To provide administrative and clerical support to the Directorate of Legal Affairs while, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of legal processes
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare affidavits, hearing notices and other court documents and maintain document files and case correspondence;
- Research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by Advocates;
- Review and file pleadings, petitions, and other documents relevant to court actions;
- Deliver or direct delivery of court pleadings/documents to witnesses and parties to action;
- Serve copies of letters and pleadings to opposing counsel/entity;
- Arrange transportation and accommodation for witnesses if required;
- Store, catalogue, and maintain currency of legal volumes;
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
- Must possess a Certificate for Service of Court process.
- Experience
- At least 1 year’s relevant work experience
Skills/Competences
- Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;
- Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & communication skills;
- Quick judgment and decision making;
- Ability to initiate change;
- Confidentiality;
- Ethics and Integrity.
- Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 18th August 2025
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12