Legal Clerk - Kapchorwa job at FIDA Uganda

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Legal Clerk (4 Positions)

Locations: Kampala, Lamwo, Kapchorwa, Iganga

Reports to: Legal Officer

Job Purpose

The Legal Clerk will provide administrative and litigation support to Legal Officers and Advocates through case preparation, court coordination, filing, and records management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in trial preparation and scheduling client meetings.
• Prepare, proofread, and file court documents.
• Maintain organized physical and digital case files.
• Follow up court matters and update lawyers’ diaries.
• Serve legal documents and record service details.
• Facilitate communication between courts and advocates.
• Prepare periodic administrative reports.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma in Legal Practice (completed or in progress).
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of court procedures and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital filing systems.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Assist in trial preparation and scheduling client meetings.
• Prepare, proofread, and file court documents.
• Maintain organized physical and digital case files.
• Follow up court matters and update lawyers’ diaries.
• Serve legal documents and record service details.
• Facilitate communication between courts and advocates.
• Prepare periodic administrative reports.

• Knowledge of court procedures and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital filing systems.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Diploma in Legal Practice (completed or in progress).