Court Paralegal

Job Description

Title: Court Paralegal

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

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 22 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Tk. 17000 - 17259 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 22 years

• At least 2 years working experience on Labour issues/ NGO program implementation/ RMG sector/ leather good industry

• Should have significant experience working on Workers’ Rights/ Industrial relations issues. Experience in using mobile apps.

• Have knowledge on RMG industry in Bangladesh

• Self-motivated and organized.

• Able to work quickly and well under pressure, both independently and as a team member, juggling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines. 

• Communication skills, drafting and report writing capability in Bangla/ English.

• Computer operating knowledge especially in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in email communication.

• Relevant work experience is preferable.

• Women are encouraged to apply .

Job Context: BLAST is looking for a Court Paralegal for Dhaka. The Court Paralegal will work under Economic Justice and Labour Rights – empowering workers, especially women, to claim fair, safe, and equitable working conditions through comprehensive legal services and to raise awareness of rights; and building the capacity of workers, factory management, and key stakeholders for advocacy and policy reform.     

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle queries from workers and provide necessary information and guidance regarding filing cases and court procedures at the Labour Legal Aid cell.

• S/he will be responsible for receiving beneficiaries in person and completing their application forms for legal services.

• Assist the Advocate and Advocate’s clerk at Court in conducting the cases of workers.

• Maintain a case diary which includes the next steps, date, and the result of the case.

• Liaise between lawyers and clients and the Sromik Ain Sohayota Cell.

• Meet with the Sromik Ain Sohayota Cell, Labour Court, the District Legal Aid Committee, and police stations, as required, to provide speedy remedy to workers' cases.

• Make necessary referrals for legal aid or other service seekers to service-providing organizations in the workplace, family/land matters, or livelihood issues.

• Follow up on cases.

• Communicate with Clients as required.

• Keep regular communication with Panel Lawyers and staff lawyers regarding payment of bills on time.

• Provide support in the implementation and reporting of project activities and achieve project objectives.

• Communicate with GO/NGO offices as necessary.

• Assist in carrying out advocacy activities at the local and national level for law and policy reform aimed at better protection of workers’ rights.

• Prepare and preserve relevant information and documents for each applicant/case. Compile data and prepare reports for the Project to use. Prepare event reports, monthly and periodic statements, and reports of the activities and achievements.

• Perform any other duties as and when required by the authority.

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

• Costs in relation to any field work will be borne by the organization.