Legal Officer

Job Description:

To conduct policy research in liaison with legal aid providers for collective advocacy
To strengthen strategic linkages between LASPNET and the key JLOS institutions
To act as secretary to the LASPNET Steering Committee and any such related meetings
To provide expertise to ensure that LASPNETs complies with its legal obligations
To deputise the National Coordinator in the management of LAS PNETs activities
To perform any other tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• A good Honors Degree in Law from a recognised university
• A post graduate diploma from the Law Development Centre
• Must be enrolled as an Advocate
• Must be computer literate

Experience:

• At least five years work experience as a practicing advocate in a firm, government department, or MGO providing legal aid. Knowledge of human rights and policy reform is imperative, as is experience in carrying out advocacy work. Skills in project management are desirable but the person should be a renown team player capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Age: not more than 35 years
  

Salary: a competitive salary and medical allowance will be offered
to the right candidate.

Applications must be accompanied by:

• a detailed curriculum vitae
• copies of academic qualifications, testimonials, and oertificatioi
  any other training
• 3 references from persons knowledgeable of your expenence,
  character and professional conduct