JOB DETAILS:
Our Client Mirembe & Co. Advocates is a Christian Law Firm based in Uganda that specializes in providing Comprehensive Legal Advice, Public Policy Guidance, and Transactional services to a diverse clientele comprising local and international clients that we serve. From corporate and commercial matters to family law, real estate, dispute resolution, and beyond.

Job Overview
The Legal Associate at Mirembe & Co. Advocates will play a crucial role in representing our clients, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

Responsibilities
• Court Representation: Represent clients in both lower and higher courts during hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, ensuring robust advocacy and adherence to procedural requirements.
• Document Preparation & Filing: Draft and file essential court documents, including petitions, motions, and appeals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards and deadlines.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies, providing well-founded legal arguments and advice.
• Pleadings & Legal Drafting: Draft pleadings, affidavits, legal opinions, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring precision, clarity, and alignment with client objectives.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Present cases in court when required, articulating legal positions persuasively and advocating effectively for clients’ best interests.
• Client Communication: Keep clients informed of case progress, legal proceedings, deadlines, and provide clear, concise explanations of legal options and processes.
• Client Interviews & Case Preparation: Interview clients to gather relevant information, prepare witnesses for trial, and manage all aspects of trial preparation and testimony.
• Case Management: Prepare comprehensive reports, case summaries, and legal memoranda; ensure accurate case registration in the firm’s database for efficient management.
• Financial Oversight: Track and manage financial transactions related to client matters, follow up on payments, and ensure timely collections.
• Deadline Monitoring: Monitor legal deadlines for filings, responses, and appeals to ensure all legal documentation is submitted within the required timeframes.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding both client and firm information, upholding the highest standards of legal and ethical compliance.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• Possession of 2 practising certificates is an added advantage
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in legal practice.
• God fearing, Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management methods.