2 Legal Volunteers job at Westnile Center For Justice And Conciliation

Vacancy title:
2 Legal Volunteers

Jobs at:
Westnile Center For Justice And Conciliation

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, June 15 2025

Duty Station:
Arua city, Yumbe and Terego | Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Westnile Centre For Justice and Conciliation (WCJC) is a registered nonprofit making organization (CBO) in Arua city, Yumbe and Terego District that seeks to provide assistance to vulnerable people across Arua city, Yumbe and Terego at large by offering humanitarian, protection services and environmental protection programs such as health, legal, child protection, education, environment, water and sanitation, humanitarian and disability relief, climate change and natural disasters research and policy, assistance to victims of natural or manmade disasters, poverty alleviation, and women’s and children’s rights. We are dedicated to alleviating human suffering regardless of race, color, religion, or cultural background. The duties and responsibilities of a Legal Aid Volunteer may include:

ï‚· Assisting lawyers and paralegals in the preparation of legal documents

ï‚· Conducting legal research to support cases

ï‚· Assisting clients in filling out legal forms and applications

ï‚· Helping in client interviews to gather information and document case histories

ï‚· Updating and maintaining accurate case files

ï‚· Ensuring confidentiality and privacy of client information

ï‚· Assisting in public legal education events, workshops, and clinics

ï‚· Administrative duties such as answering phone calls, handling correspondence, and scheduling appointments

ï‚· Attending court and file mediation reports in court.

ï‚· Assisting in the development of legal outreach programs

ï‚· Prepare mediation notices and secure appropriate date for mediation with the client.

ï‚· Prepare the required reports for the center as per activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Legal Volunteers should hold Diploma/Certificate

ï‚· Diploma/Certificate in Law from an accredited Institution.

ï‚· Previous experience from Internship training/Clerkship with a Law Firm or legal aid service provider is an added advantage.

ï‚· Proficiency in both Oral and Written English is essential and the local languages.

ï‚· Knowledge of legal aid service provision in Uganda

ï‚· Good writing skills

ï‚· Good communication and presentation skills.

ï‚· Dedication to working for and with the poor

ï‚· Ability to mobilize communities for Outreach Sessions.

ï‚· Proven team building skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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