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Job Title  Legal Officer Fresher Job Opportunities
Organisation  Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS UGANET



Duty Station  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to Executive Director
About US
Uganda Network on Law Ethics and HIV/AIDS UGANET is a national non- governmental organization that was established in 1995. UGANET works at all levels – At National, closely collaborates with Government in the HIV and Health sector, the Justice, Law and Order sector and in the Social Development sectors, Parliament of Uganda and other institutions of government such as the AIDS commission and human rights Commissions . UGANET coordinates a an advocacy consortium of over 40 local human rights and HIV Civil society organizations with whom we jointly advocate for key policy issues.
Job Summary   The Legal Officer will work with and support the head of Legal aid and community Justice. Legal work is team work and two strong leaders complement each other. The workload will be heavy and require the Head to find an officer that will ease the load and deliver an effective program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
Prepare, file and plead cases, initiate and pursue legal proceedings on behalf of UGANET clients
Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters in respect of UGANET clients
Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations for UGANET and its clients under agreements to ensure compliance, as requested.
Cause to be maintained, a database of the status of all client court and other matters
Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of UGANET policies.
Provide sound legal advice to UGANET and make recommendations to Management as necessary.
To schedule and professionally carry out mediation and reconciliation amongst UGANET clients, their families and all related parties to the conflicts in question
To liaise with local leaders, community and opinion leaders, family members, the Police institution and Court officials in amicably reaching effective solutions for UGANET clients
To carry out outreach activities in community or hospitals, HIV service Provision organizations in order to reach persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS with legal support services.
Submit to the Head of Legal aid timely and detailed and accurate reports of cases handled and status in weekly/ monthly period
To prepare timely and accurate activity and progress reports on the work undertaken on UGANET’S behalf.
To attend meetings and represent UGANET at other forums as directed from time to time and prepare reports for the same.
Participate in development of manuals and training material to be used in all UGANET training programs.
Work well and maintain contact with community paralegals
Maintain comprehensive electronic and hard copy files of all cases at the District.
Prepare success stories and material for the Website and other Public relational documents


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; MUST be an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.
At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience
At least one year’s experience in provision of Legal Aid Services either as a regular staff or Volunteer in a professional setting. Skills
Excellent communication skills, knowledge of other languages and experience in community work is of an added advantage. He/she should have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and publisher
How to Apply
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for the role plus a Curriculum Vitae highlighting past accomplishments relevant for this role. Submit your application via email to applications@uganet.org
Deadline 17th September 2021 at 500pm

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