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 Volunteer Attorney will be working to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans by intervening in individual cases of violence, deception and abuse; coordinating with government actors to ensure effective estate administration; and informing efforts to strengthen the public justice system.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Casework Support:
Carry out case intake and client screening based on established criteria.
Implement intervention strategies developed by IJM Staff Attorneys.
Conduct legal research, writing and filing on behalf of IJM clients or as directed.
Track case-related data on paper and electronic case tracking management systems.
Estate Administration:
Support IJM clients to obtain Letters of Administration, complete property transfers and make property distributions.
Work closely with and pursue action from government offices (Lands Registry, Administrator General, etc).
Coordinate meetings with relevant parties, attorneys and power actors.
Team Support:
Cooperate 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.
Professional Development: Participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in law.
Successful completion of LDC and current Practicing Certificate preferred.
One year of experience as a practicing attorney preferred.
Experience in civil and/or criminal litigation preferred.
Excellent critical thinking, legal analysis and oral and written advocacy skills.
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Driver’s License preferred.
Be a 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