Legal Officer Job Opportunity at Uganda Law Society

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.
• The applicant must possess a practicing certificate. 
• Computer literacy skills
• 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.

How to Apply:

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:

Human Resource Manager

Uganda Law Society

Plot 5a, Acacia Avenue

P.O. Box 426, Kampala

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

Human Resources Department,

Uganda Law Society,

Plot 5a, Acacia Avenue

P.O. Box 426, Kampala

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