About US:
Justice Centres Uganda (JCU) is a Project of the Justice Law and Order Sector(JLOS) hosted and supervised by the Judiciary to provide Legal Aid. The Justice Centres are a one stop-stop shop with a broad range of legal aid services to all categories of vulnerable people within the community, identified through a means and merits test. Some of these services include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, referrals, awareness creation and outreach, as well as psychosocial support. The model used seeks to bridge the gap between the demand and supply sides of justice while at the same time empowering individuals and communities to claim their rights and demand for policy change. Justice Centres Uganda operates offices in Kampala, Mengo, Tororo, Lira, Hoima, Masaka, Jinja and Fortportal; serving the Central, Eastern, Northern and Bunyoro regions respectively in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Legal Officers in managing clients at the Centre.
Assist the Legal Officers in conducting outreach campaigns.
Conduct while you wait sessions at the Centre.
The incumbent will mediate disputes as recommended by the Legal Officer.
Carry out legal research, investigations and fact finding operations to establish underlying causes of the legal disputes in order to facilitate dispute resolution.
In charge of documenting and analyzing human rights abuses within the region covered by the JC.
In charge of preparing for court cases; draft legal documents and file documents for court where litigation is an option.
Attend internal meetings with Legal Officer and JC Manager to discuss merits of cases, strategy and alternative options.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Legal Assistant vacancies should hold a University degree in Law.
Possession of a Diploma in legal practice;
The applicant must also be an enrolled advocate of the High Court with a Valid practicing certificate.
At least a year of relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience
Prior experience with Legal Aid service provision; Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organisations;
Past experience working with indigent is an added advantage.
Working knowledge of human rights and alternative dispute resolution
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good writing skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
NB: Willingness to Work upcountry
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, updated CVs and copies of their academic/professional certificates and a copy of their current Practicing Certificate. Applications should indicate a daytime telephone contact, email address and include three professional referees.
The complete applications should be addressed to the National Coordinator, Justice Centres Uganda, Chamber F6 High Court Building, P.O. Box 26365 Kampala, Uganda. Please clearly indicate on the envelope the position title you have applied for.
Deadline: Friday 31st July, 2015 by 5.00pm