Legal Officer job at Uganda Law Society

Description

Uganda Law Society (ULS) is hiring a Legal Officer (4) with the following major responsibilities;

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Major responsibilities will include but not limited to;

• Receiving and Interviewing clients;
• Providing legal advice and counseling to clients;
• Drafting and preparation of Legal and Court Documents;
• Representing the Employer’s clients in courts of law;
• mediation/arbitration proceedings and or other tribunals;
• Conducting research and preparing legal briefs and opinions for legal officers;
• Conducting and facilitating mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolutions;
• Conducting legal and human rights sensitization programs;
• Generating articles for newsletters and journal from activities and programs; and
• Carry out any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department, Legal Aid Services and or any other superior/supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• LLB and post graduate diploma in legal practice
• Must possess a valid practicing certificate
• At least 3 years of professional litigation experience and qualified to appear before the High Court.
• Ability to speak local languages is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Tested skills in ADR and advocacy
• Training and skills transfer ability
• An open and result oriented approach to work
• Leadership, management and team building skills
• Good report writing skills
• Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to accomplish tasks promptly under minimum supervision.

• Receiving and Interviewing clients;
• Providing legal advice and counseling to clients;
• Drafting and preparation of Legal and Court Documents;
• Representing the Employer’s clients in courts of law;
• mediation/arbitration proceedings and or other tribunals;
• Conducting research and preparing legal briefs and opinions for legal officers;
• Conducting and facilitating mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolutions;
• Conducting legal and human rights sensitization programs;
• Generating articles for newsletters and journal from activities and programs; and
• Carry out any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Head of Department, Legal Aid Services and or any other superior/supervisor

• Computer literacy
• Tested skills in ADR and advocacy
• Training and skills transfer ability
• An open and result oriented approach to work
• Leadership, management and team building skills
• Good report writing skills
• Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to accomplish tasks promptly under minimum supervision.

• LLB and post graduate diploma in legal practice
• Must possess a valid practicing certificate
• At least 3 years of professional litigation experience and qualified to appear before the High Court.
• Ability to speak local languages is an added advantage.