Fresher Legal Officer Jobs - Uganda Law Society (ULS)

Organization: Uganda Law Society (ULS)

Reports to: Head Legal Aid and Pro-Bono Services

Uganda

Law Society is a membership organization established by an Act of Parliament to

provide services to its members in particular and to the people of Uganda in

general.  Its vision is to excel as a

professional body in the development of the legal profession and promotion of

justice in Uganda. Its mission is to improve the professional standards of

members of the legal profession and to promote human rights and the rule of

law, by assisting the government and the judiciary in the administration and

practice of law in Uganda. Uganda Law Society operates a Legal Aid Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• In charge of interviewing, counseling and
  
  provision of general Legal counsel to clients especially children.


• Responsible for drafting and the preparation
  
  of Legal and Court Documents.


• Representing the Employer’s clients in courts
  
  of law, mediation/arbitration proceedings and or other tribunals.


• Formulation of articles for the Employer’s
  
  Journals and newsletters.


• In charge of representing the Employer at
  
  forums and meetings with donors, partners, etc.


• Supervise all pro-bono activities generally


• Preparation and submission of monthly
  
  Progress and Activity reports


• Maintaining proper and up-to-date client’s
  
  records and files.


• Overall management and supervision of the
  
  Legal Aid clinics


• Ensure proper use and care of all assets
  
  belonging to the Employer. 


• Mentor, supervise and appraise staff under
  
  his or her supervision. The appraisal shall be done together with the Head
  
  of Department, Legal Services.


• Manage the branch office.


• Perform any other lawful duties as may be
  
  assigned.  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold an LLB and post
  
  graduate diploma in legal practice


• One year of professional litigation
  
  experience and qualified to appear before the High Court.


• Computer literacy


• Tested skills in ADR and advocacy.


• Training and skills transfer ability


• An open and result oriented approach to work


• Good leadership, management and team building
  
  skills


• Good report writing skills


• Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to
  
  accomplish tasks promptly under minimum supervision.


• Ability to speak local languages in Moroto is
  
  an added advantage.

All

suitably qualified and interested persons should submit hard copies of their

Application letter, Resume with three professional referees, academic

credentials and salary expectations addressed to the:

Or

via E-mail to our on- line address below;

Human

Resources Department,

E-mail to: recruitment@uls.or.ug

NB: Your name and the position you are applying for

should be indicated in the subject field of your email. The applications MUST

NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Deadline: Friday, 4^th March, 2016