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

Full-time mid-level Legal role at BarefootLaw in Gulu, Uganda. Salary: not disclosed. 4 positions available.

Posted 4 Nov 2026 · Last updated 4 Nov 2026 · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Job ID 51