About the job

We are looking for a young, innovative, critical-thinking and proactive lawyer who is passionate about social change and justice and really just wants to make the world a better place!

• Role responsibilities

1. Interpreting and applying the law to help people resolve their legal problems
2. Conducting in depth research to produce quality legal information for the public
3. Conducting public legal education sessions to enable communities understand the basics of the law
4. Thinking outside the box on methods of improving and evolving the law into the next era

• What are we looking for in an applicant?

1. LLB and Dip. LP
2. Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office and other online tools (expect to take a computing test)
3. Able to work remotely from home, work in the field and travel often
4. Beneficiary-centred approach: courteous, respect for diversity, tolerance, and service-mentality
5. Excellent research skills (demonstrated by provision of samples; preferably published)
6. Super passionate
7. Dedicated to personal development

• What you should expect

You can expect to have significant autonomy and room for professional and personal growth. In addition, this role offers an opportunity to work with a diverse, young and sociable team in a fluid and easy-going environment.

• Location

Location would be primarily the Head Office in Ntinda, Kampala. However, there is lots of travel within the country involved, as well as the possibility of Working From Home.

• Who we are

A not-for-profit organisation using digital tools, online resources and traditional approaches (including social media, SMS, website, toll free calls, radio, AI etc.) to make access to justice a reality. Our belief is that everyone should know the law and understand how to use it to resolve their legal problems. Our work is to empower them with the law.

• Next steps

If this sounds like you, please respond by sending your CV, academic qualifications and 1 page, arial font size 12, 1.5 space, cover letter to

admin@barefootlaw.org

Your cover letter should be an unconventional and mind-blowing account of who you really are and why you are a good fit for the organisation.

Let us know what you stand for and what unique skills such as languages, interests, talents and hobbies; other (non-legal) qualifications and competencies you may have that make you especially suited for this role.

The more unique, the better- we are looking for DIVERSITY!