Legal Assistants (4) – Justice for Peace Project
BarefootLaw · Gulu
Salary not disclosed · 4 positions
Full-time · Mid level · Legal · Posted today
About the role
The Legal Assistant will provide specialised legal services under the EKN/Justice for Peace Project, working through the BarefootLaw Box offices to deliver legal information, legal consultations and mediation to underserved and marginalised communities in the assigned duty station.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialised legal services under the EKN/Justice for Peace Project and support other related legal activities within the organisation.
- Conduct legal consultations and provide legal guidance to underserved communities.
- Facilitate physical and virtual mediation sessions at BarefootLaw Box offices.
- Prepare legal documents, opinions, content and other relevant materials within the scope of the role.
- Conduct legal research and write articles for publication.
- Organise, attend and participate in legal trainings, community outreaches and sensitisation activities as part of the organisation's programmes.
- Identify and document key legal challenges affecting underserved communities in Uganda.
- Respond to legal inquiries received through the organisation's various platforms.
- Prepare clear and accessible legal information for dissemination to communities and relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare reports on field activities, including legal consultations, mediation sessions, trainings and community outreaches.
- Perform any other duties or assignments related to the role as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognised university.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- Professional legal experience of at least 1-3 years of legal practice.
- Proficiency in the local language(s) of the duty station, as set out in the language table below.
- Demonstrated interest in technology, digital innovation and the use of technology to improve access to justice.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and the community.
- Self-driven, with a commitment to continuous learning.
How to apply
- Online: barefootlaw.org
- By email: hr@barefootlaw.org
Applicants must submit: A cover letter A Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three referees, with full contact details for each (name, position, telephone and email) Copies of certified academic documents Combine all documents into a single PDF and email it to hr@barefootlaw.org. Email subject line: Application for Legal Assistant – (Duty Station) Attachment format: One (1) combined PDF file Closing date: 17th November 2026 at 11.59pm