Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
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Summary
- Vacancy: 1
- Age: at most 40 years
- Location: Narayanganj
- Salary: Tk. 35000 – 35420 (Monthly)
- Experience: At least 5 years
- Published: 7 May 2025
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor of Law (LLB) in Law
Experience
- At least 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO, Development Agency, Law Firm
Additional Requirements
- Age at most 40 years
- At least 5 years for Male candidates and 3 years for Female candidates of legal practice, including District and Sessions Judge Courts.
- Must be enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council as an Advocate with practical experience in local courts.
- Strong managerial skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong knowledge of criminal and family laws.
- Commitment to managing BLAST cases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse colleagues.
- Proficient communication skills, with drafting and report writing capabilities in Bangla and English.
- Knowledgeable in computer operations, particularly in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as email communication.
- Women are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities & Context
Job Context: BLAST seeks a qualified, experienced District Project Officer (DPO) for Narayanganj District. The District Project Officer (DPO) will be based in the designated project/unit offices and will be responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and reporting project activities at the district level. The DPO will work closely with legal service teams, paralegals, stakeholders, and district legal aid offices to ensure the effective delivery of project outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee SHIKHA project activities at the district level.
- Supervise and coordinate paralegals’ daily activities.
- Liaise and collaborate with the District Legal Aid Offices and other stakeholders.·
- Communicate regularly with project stakeholders as required.·
- Collect, compile, and prepare monthly reports and data updates for project and legal activities.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure smooth information flow.
- Ensure sensitivity towards safeguarding, gender, disability, and diversity.
- Provide legal aid services, including client interviews, mediation, litigation support, and case management.
- Scrutinize cases as per BLAST’s Litigation Policy and conduct mediation according to BLAST’s Mediation Guidelines. Represent BLAST in court proceedings and coordinate with Panel Lawyers.
- Maintain and update case records and the Case Management System (CMS) regularly.
- Perform other duties assigned by the authority as needed.
Compensation & Other Benefits
- T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Weekly 2 holidays
- Salary Review: Yearly
- Festival Bonus: 2
- Costs of any field work will be borne by the organization.
Workplace
Work at office
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Narayanganj
To apply for this job email your details to admin@chakricircular.com