Job Title: Legal Clerk (4 Positions)
Organisation: FIDA Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Other locations: Lamwo, Kapchorwa, Iganga
About Organisation:
Uganda Association of women Lawyers (FIDA-Uganda) is a membership-based feminist organization established in 1974 to promote and defend human rights with emphasis on women and children as beneficiaries across the country. FIDA-Uganda’s mission is to advance gender equality through the promotion of women’s and children’s rights and its priority areas include; to promote justice frameworks that are gender responsive; to enhance social justice economic empowerment and inclusion for women; to promote gender justice through strategic partnerships and to enhance the capacity of FIDA-Uganda as a center for legal excellence for women lawyers. It also advocates for policies and practices at the national, regional, and international levels that more effectively protect the rights of women. FIDA-Uganda operates nationwide with a Secretariat in Kampala and other satellite districts across the country.
Job Summary: The Legal Clerk will provide administrative and litigation support to Legal Officers and Advocates through case preparation, court coordination, filing, and records management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in trial preparation and scheduling client meetings.
- Prepare, proofread, and file court documents.
- Maintain organized physical and digital case files.
- Follow up court matters and update lawyers’ diaries.
- Serve legal documents and record service details.
- Facilitate communication between courts and advocates.
- Prepare periodic administrative reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Legal Practice (completed or in progress).
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
- Knowledge of court procedures and legal documentation.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital filing systems.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
How to Apply:
Submit application, CV, and credentials to: Email: hr@fidauganda.or.ug OR deliver physically to FIDA-Uganda Secretariat.
Inquiries: +256 760 861901
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 8th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24