Attorney - Wakiso

administrative justice systems and enhance the capacities of our law enforcement partners from the Justice

Casework

● Partnering with other members of the casework team in developing Redeem’s intervention strategy;

● Identifying and advising potential clients through initial interviews and Redeem’s screening process;

● Advising investigators from Redeem and the Uganda Police Force on the collection of evidence;

● Collaborating with social workers to ensure that all proceedings are appropriately trauma-informed;

● Reviewing and analyzing investigative reports, witness statements and physical evidence;

● Presenting cases for prosecution to representatives of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (“DPP”);

● Conducting legal research and analysis and drafting legal, submissions, briefs, and correspondence;

● Advising and supporting State Attorneys in their prosecution of cases involving Redeem clients; and

● Appearing in Court in civil matters and in support of criminal prosecutions as appropriate; and

● Participation in estate administration, boundary demarcation and land documentation proceedings.

Capacity Building

● Developing strong working relationships with the DPP’s Prosecutors and State Attorneys;

● Identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement from Redeem’s casework;

● Participating in local stakeholder coordination meetings or in other similar JLOS coordinating bodies;

● Providing direct casework support to DPP Prosecutors and State Attorneys in Redeem cases;

● Advising DPP Prosecutors and State Attorneys in cases related to Redeem’s work;

● Developing and facilitating trainings and equipping projects that will improve DPP performance;

● Contributing to the team’s efforts to build capacities in all relevant JLOS actors;

● Participating in community outreach, engagement, and education programs; and

● Advocating on behalf of Redeem and the DPP with JLOS and other relevant governing bodies.

Miscellaneous

● Communicating with donors, supporters, media and other outside parties about Redeem’s work;

● Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines and policies;

● Participating in Redeem’s professional development and spiritual formation activities;

● Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives;

● Performing clerical duties (photocopying, filing, posting, errands, etc.) as needed, and

● Completing other duties as assigned.

The Attorney will report to Redeem’s Wakiso Team Lead and will be based in Wakiso, working primarily in

Required: A Degree in Law, successful completion of the LDC and a current Practicing Certificate;

Required: Five years or more of practice as an attorney in an active civil or criminal litigation practice;

Preferred: Five years or more of practice as an attorney in an active civil or criminal litigation practice;

Preferred: Experience in conducting casework similar to that of Redeem’s;

Preferred: Experience as a DPP Prosecutor or State Attorney; and

Preferred: Experience working with JLOS actors.

Required: Fluency in English and Luganda with excellent written and oral communication in both;

Required: Computer literacy with strong capacity in word processing, email and other systems;

Required: Legal research, legal analysis, legal writing and legal advocacy skills;

Preferred: Mastery of criminal, estate and/or land law and procedure in Uganda;

Preferred: Understanding of Google business suite and digital project management tools; and

Preferred: Public speaking and or teaching skills.

Required: Mature Christian faith;

Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;

Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team;

Required: Excellent independent professional judgement and ethical decision-making;

Required: Innovative and creative problem solving in the face of complex nuanced issues;

Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges;

Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in fast-paced environment; and

Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward colleagues, partners and adversaries.