Friendship
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Summary
- Vacancy: 1
- Location: Dhaka
- Minimum Salary: Negotiable
- Published: 12 Aug 2024
Requirements
Education
- Completion of Bachelor of Laws (Master of Laws will get preference)
Additional Requirements
Skill and Competencies:
- Must have membership of the Lower Court (Membership of the Supreme Court will get preference).
- Applicants should be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Very comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Bangla composing skills, internet navigation, etc.).
- Three years of working experience in a relevant field
- Demonstrated interest in judicial reform, access to justice, and legal aid services for the poor.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to achieve complex results under strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
- Excellent spoken and written English and Bangla.
Responsibilities & Context
Responsible for:
- Legal Information and Research
- Legislation Compilation and Updates
- Paralegal Development and Supervision
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
- Field Monitoring and Reporting
- Training and Capacity Building
- Case Monitoring and Analysis
- Documentation and Reporting
- Participation in Meetings and Programs
- General Support and Other Duties
Activities:
1. Legal Information and Research
- Serve as the focal point for all legal information searches for the program and sectors.
2. Legislation Compilation and Updates
- Gather and compile relevant laws and legislation for organizational use.
- Stay updated on national and international laws and regulations.
- Assist the Department Head in incorporating these laws and regulations into various initiatives.
3. Paralegal Development and Supervision
- Lead the development of Friendship Community paralegals by guiding, assisting, and developing legal manuals covering laws and procedures.
- Supervise functional activities of Project Officers Legals and Friendship Community Paralegals.
- Review and analyze monthly reports from paralegals and maintain regular contact with them.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management.
- Regularly maintain relationships with the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) under the Ministry of LAW and Justice, SCLAO, DLAC, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain contact with various courts, NGOs, and national and international organizations dealing with law, justice, and governance.
- Monitor the activities of the Law Officer who is working at the NLASO
5. Field Monitoring and Reporting
- Visit field offices (approximately 25% travel) to monitor the Legal Information Booth.
- Prepare detailed reports on field visits.
6. Training and Capacity Building
- Conduct training sessions for the development of Friendship Community Paralegals and beneficiaries.
- Collaborate with government agencies for training and conduct court visits for Community Paralegals.
7. Case Monitoring and Analysis
- Monitor ongoing cases and provide regular updates.
- Maintain consistent communication with district-level penal lawyers.
- Collect and analyze impactful cases from the char area.
- Follow up on cases for at least six months and regularly report findings to management.
8. Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare submissions, articles, and reports for external agencies.
- Present at conferences and public forums.
9. Participation in Meetings and Programs
- Participate in relevant meetings, training sessions, and programs.
10. General Support and Other Duties
- Perform any other relevant duties as required or delegated.
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Dhaka