OVERVIEW: Muslim Centre for Justice and Law (MCJL) has a three year partnership grant with the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) to enhance access to justice for the poor and marginalized in the districts of Kampala, Butambala, Mpigi, Mayuge and Bugiri districts. MCJL is an equal opportunities employer looking for competent, innovative and a self-driven person with proven integrity, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and work in teams. Interested persons with requisite qualifications and passion for excellence are hereby invited to seize this opportunity;
JOB TITLE: Legal Clerk
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One
DUTY STATION: Mpigi district field Office.
REPORTS TO: Legal Officer Mpigi duty station.
DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
JOB PURPOSE: To provide clerical support to the legal department.
GROSS MONTHLY SALARY: UGX 1,000,000
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
| Required Education | Diploma in Law; An accredited court process server is preferred. |
| Other Requirements | Relevant working experience of at least 2 years in legal aid or law firm.
A bachelor’s degree in Law is an added advantage. |
JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LEGAL CLERK
The applicants should be ready to work in a legal aid setting and provide clerical support to the legal Officers and legal Assistants in mediation proceedings, filing of documents, arranging trial dates, serving documents and managing court fee payments in the districts of Mpigi and Butambala. The duty station is in Mpigi district.
KEY SKILLS:
The legal clerk must be highly organized, familiar with office technology and effective at communication. They must be comfortable with public interaction, especially when dealing with complaints, since they will usually be the first contact when involved parties have questions about court arrangements.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
The Interested applicants should submit their applications to:
The President MCJL,
MCJL Head Office Basiima House,
Plot No. 401/2 Ku Saatu Bwaise opposite Fulex Petrol Station. Bombo Road.
Email; muslimjustice@yahoo.com and Copy to info@mcjl.ug
DEAD LINE:
The deadline for submission of the Application is 18th October 2019 at 5:00PM.
NOTE: While applying clearly mark on the top right-hand part of your application envelop; CLERK MPIGI OFFICE. MCJL is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply for these positions. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.