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• Lead and manage the casework and training
  activities of the Legal Department;
• The incumbent will delegate assignments,
  workload, and tasks among members of the Legal Department;
• Improve work product of Legal Department
  through training, mentoring, and oversight;
• Supervise, support, and manage the efforts of
  the Legal Team;
• Supervise case intake and client screening
  based on established criteria; and
• Represent interests of the Legal Department
  to other departments and staff.

• Evaluate, develop, and implement intervention
  strategies for IJM cases;
• Encourage and support State Attorneys in the
  prosecution of property grabbing perpetrators;
• Coordinate and lead mediations, negotiations,
  and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in IJM cases;
• Ensure that government offices (Lands
  Registry, Administrator General, etc.) take necessary action;
• Represent IJM clients in civil litigation and
  in the administration of estates;
• Supervise legal research and conduct brief
  writing and oral advocacy on behalf of victims of property grabbing; and
• Track case related data in paper and
  electronic case tracking management systems.

• The incumbent will coordinate with IJM
  Investigators to investigate allegations of property grabbing and ensure
  all evidence is collected in an admissible form;
• Cooperate with IJM Aftercare Specialists in
  identifying psychosocial needs of victims;
• Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and
  volunteers; and

• Participate in IJM programs in
  professionalism and Christian spiritual formation; and
• Maintain Practicing Certificate and
  participate in CLEs relevant to IJM’s casework.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in
  law, successful completion of LDC, and current Practicing Certificate;
• At least five years’ experience as a practicing
  attorney;
• A minimum of two years of experience leading
  a team or organization preferred;
• Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis,
  and oral and written advocacy skills;
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS
  Word, Outlook, and Excel;
• Previous experience in civil and/or criminal
  litigation preferred;
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Mature Christian faith as defined by the
  Apostles’ Creed;
• Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and
  values;
• Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing
  and oral communication;
• Works well under stress with a sustained
  positive attitude;
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and
  integrity;
• Intelligent, organized, creative and
  proactive problem solver; and
• Ability to cooperate effectively in a
  multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English and Luganda, with
  excellent writing and speaking in both;

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