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Uganda Law Society
Paralegal Officers/Law Clerks
Kampala
• Uganda
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Industry (Legal, Entry and Basic-level)
Seniority (Legal, Governmental)
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Uganda Law Society
Governmental
Description
Education and Qualifications:
A Diploma in law.
Key Competencies:
At least 1year experience with a law firm or legal aid service provider
Other Skills:
Demonstrable computer knowledge and applications and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to ride a motor cycle.
Process server’s license is an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Conducting prison outreach programmes
- Interviewing and giving legal advice and counselling to clients, accused persons/prisoners
- Compiling relevant information of clients and forwarding it to Legal Officers for legal representation purposes.
- Conducting sensitization programs for prisoners on criminal Justice system and Human Rights.
- Acting as a link between the inmates / detainees and their relatives/sureties/ JLOS institutions in order to facilitate speedy trials and ADR.
- Facilitating reconciliation / Alternative Dispute Resolutions between the inmates/accused persons and the complainants where applicable.
- Preparing monthly activity reports.
- Filing of court documents
- Keeping the Legal Officer up to date on upcoming cases in court.
- Servicing of court process and other documents and correspondences.
- Collection and filing of court cause list.
- Any other lawful duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Head Legal Aid & Pro-bono Services, legal officers and any other supervisor.
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