Paralegal Officer / Law Clerk
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | April 21, 2026 |
| Category |
Legal
Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Description
Uganda Law Society is hiring a Paralegal Officer / Law Clerk (4) with the following key duties and responsibilities;
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Major responsibilities will include but not limited to;
- Conducting prison outreach programmes
- Interviewing and giving legal advice and counselling to clients, accused persons/prisoners
- Compiling relevant information of clients and forwarding it to Legal Officers for legal representation purposes.
- Conducting sensitization programs for prisoners on criminal Justice system and Human Rights.
- Acting as a link between the inmates / detainees and their relatives/sureties/ JLOS institutions in order to facilitate speedy trials and ADR.
- Facilitating reconciliation / Alternative Dispute Resolutions between the inmates/accused persons and the complainants where applicable.
- Preparing monthly activity reports.
- Filing of court documents
- Keeping the Legal Officer up to date on upcoming cases in court.
- Servicing of court process and other documents and correspondences. k) Collection and filing of court cause list.
- Any other lawful duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Head Legal Aid & Pro-bono Services, legal officers and any other supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Diploma in law.
- Key Competencies:
- At least 1year experience with a law firm or legal aid service provider
- Other Skills:
- Demonstrable computer knowledge and applications and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to ride a motor cycle.
- Process server’s license is an added advantage
Applying Instructions
Applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
Uganda Law Society/Legal Aid Project,
Plot 5A1 John Babiha Road,
Acacia Avenue P.O. Box 426, Kampala
The position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line
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