Associate Legal Officer (PLARC Project)

Job Description

Title: Associate Legal Officer (PLARC Project)

Company Name: Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 22 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) in Law

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 22 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 at email communication
• Women are encouraged to apply.

Job Context: BLAST is the largest specialized national non-governmental legal services organization in the country. It provides access to a full range of legal services, including information, advice, referral, mediation, and litigation in both the informal and formal justice systems, based on a means and merit test. It also conducts research, advocacy, strategic litigation, and capacity building. It works with 300+ staff, including lawyers, researchers, and paralegals, across 21 district offices, and through community legal clinics in informal settlements in Dhaka city and a pro bono network of 2600+lawyers. This position will assist the Legal Officer/Legal Coordinator handle 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 manage the client's legal files/documents properly 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.     

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Mobile bill,T/A,Tour allowance,Weekly 2 holidays
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

Other benefits and compensation as per organization/project policy.