About Us:
The International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole.
Job Summary: The Staff Attorney will be working to reinstate the rights of widows and orphans victimized through property grabbing, bring the criminals to Justice, document the survivors rights and participate in initiatives to improve the Public Justice Systems response to the targeted abuse.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Intervention Strategy and Management:
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 to resolve IJM cases.
Represent IJM clients in civil litigation and in the administration of estates.
Ensure that government offices (Lands Registry, Administrator General, etc.) take necessary action leading to the processing of clients documentation.
Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, memorandums, and legal briefs.
Track case related data in paper and electronic case tracking management systems.
Team Support:
Supervise, mentor and manage the efforts of Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks and/or Volunteer Attorneys.
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.
Carry out case intake and client screening based on established criteria.
Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers.
Professional Development:
Actively participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
Maintain Practicing Certificate and participate in CLEs relevant to IJM’s casework.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in law, successful completion of LDC and current Practicing Certificate.
At least three years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis, and oral and written advocacy skills.
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
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. Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and speaking in both.
How to Apply:
All applicants are encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via E-mail (preferred method) to: ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
OR by mail:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 502 Ntinda, Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road, Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
NB: A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
Deadline: 28th February, 2017