Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)

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Summary

Vacancy: 1
Age: at most 40 years
Location: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)
Maximum Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 3 years
Published: 5 Jun 2024

Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Experience

At least 3 years

Additional Requirements

Age at most 40 years

At least 3 years of experience in community fieldwork.
Experience in handling different cases and dealing with clients/beneficiaries at the community level.
Experience in managing case documents properly.
An applicant who has earlier working experience/currently working at Rohingya Crisis will be given preferences.
Good skills in speaking/reading/writing in Bangla and English.
Understanding the Rohingya language will be an added advantage.
Good computer knowledge especially in MS Word and Excel.
Also should be good in email communication.
Female candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities & Context

This position will assist the Legal Officer/Legal Coordinator in handling legal matters in the project areas. S/he will work closely with the clients/beneficiaries of BLAST. S/he will assist the clients/beneficiaries with legal issues regularly. The incumbent will properly manage the client’s legal files/documents and produce those as needed as and when required. S/he will regularly maintain a register and case diary and assist Panel Lawyers in dealing with cases for BLAST clients. Additionally, the person will be responsible for doing any other tasks assigned by the management.

Interview the clients and record their applications.
Check and maintain files, registers, and case diaries regarding cases as per guidelines.
Scrutinize the case paper and analyze the merit of the case as per guidelines.
Maintain regular contact with clients/beneficiaries.
Repair the list of clients, identify and communicate with the clients, prepare background documents, and disseminate information to the concerns.
Assist/conduct mediation meetings as and when necessary at the community level.
Maintain good communication with the clients at the community level and take the initiative to resolve any legal disputes.
Raise concern on legal matters and if necessary then refer cases to the Panel Lawyers.
Maintain records of engaged Panel Lawyers. Prepare monthly/quarterly/half yearly/yearly legal statements/reports regarding applications received, mediation, and case studies as per guidelines.
Keeping accurate data on managing cases and updating the Case Management System (CMS) regularly.
Conduct/organize/attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and training courses.
Perform all other duties as and when required by the authority.

Compensation & Other Benefits

Weekly 2 holidays

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)

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