Legal Assistants job at African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims ( ACTV )
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Legal Assistant will provide torture survivors with effective legal advice/services on their torture related issues in accordance with ACTV legal standard operating processes
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide legal services for torture survivors.
• Interview clients and correctly record their complaints in preparation for litigation.
• Prepare torture survivors for court appearance.
• Assist in coordinating and conducting visits to places of detention to offer legal advice.
• Support in awareness/sensitization workshops for communities and security officers on human rights and torture.
• Screen, provide legal advice, make referrals and conduct client follow ups.
• Properly document and file all client information and legal documents for future reference.
• Assist in conducting client legal case investigations and follow ups
• Prepare and produce periodic reports for the unit as per the agreed timelines.
• Carry out legal research in preparation for court.
• Prepare activity and monthly reports.
• Draft contracts, Agreements, MOUs between ACTV and Organizations/partners.
• Carry out any other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Key Performance Indicators
• Appropriate actions taken on legal matters in line with the SOPs / Job responsibilities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law
• At least a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a law firm or similar experience in an NGO
• Languages: Fluency in English. Proficiency in Ngakarimojong language
Competencies
• Demonstrable knowledge of MS office and web –based application.
• Experience in public speaking an asset
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing situations based on need.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Dedication to working for and with the vulnerable people.
• Demonstrated documentation skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Risk management skills
• Analytical Skills
Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications, cover letter and updated CV to these Emails: actv@actvuganda.org and ceo@actvuganda.org
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda ,East Africa
