Legal Assistant
Job Description
Title: Legal Assistant
Company Name: Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Vacancy: 8
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master of Law (LLM), Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master of Law (LLM)
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ This position will assist Litigation Coordinator to handle regarding legal matters in the project areas. S/he will work closely with the clients/beneficiaries of BLAST. S/he will assist the clients/beneficiaries in legal issues regularly. The incumbent will manage client’s legal files/documents properly and produce those as per need as and when required. S/he will maintain register and case diary regularly and assist Panel Lawyers to deal cases for BLAST clients. Additionally, the person will be responsible to do any other tasks assigned by the management.
∎ Project Name: Promoting Legal Assistance to Rohingya Community
∎ Supervisor`s Name: Litigation Coordinator
∎ Location: Cox’s Bazar
∎ Grade: VII
∎ Reporting person: Litigation Coordinator
∎ Core Competencies: Planning, Documentation, Negotiation, Stress management
∎ Contact Key Relationship: S/he will contact to the AD-Mediation, local management committee and SHEBA project staffs.
∎ The recruitment process will start soon from the received applications and if we get suitable candidates then may not wait till the deadline of application.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsibility # 1: Dealing with BLAST clients
∎ Interview the clients and record their application.
∎ Check and maintain files, registers and case diary regarding cases as per guideline.
∎ Scrutinize the case paper and analyze the merit of the case as per guideline.
∎ Maintain regular contact with clients/beneficiaries.
∎ Prepare the list of clients, identifying and communicating with the clients, preparing background documents, and disseminating information to the concerns.
∎ Responsibility # 2: Handle legal issues in Community level
∎ Conduct mediation meetings as and when necessary in the community level.
∎ Maintain good communication with the clients in community level and take initiatives to resolve any legal disputes.
∎ Raise concern on legal matters and if necessary then refer cases to the Panel Lawyers.
∎ Responsibility # 3: Reporting and maintain records/files and other documents
∎ 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 updates the Case Management System (CMS) on regular basis.
∎ Responsibility # 4: Others
∎ Conduct/organise/attend meetings, workshops, seminars and training courses.
∎ Perform all other duties as and when required by the authority.
∎ Working Condition: Work closely with BLAST clients in community level.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2 years’ experience in the relevant field.
∎ Experience in handling different cases and dealing with clients/beneficiaries in community level.
∎ Experience in managing case documents properly.
∎ Applicants who has earlier working experiences/currently working at Rohingya Crisis will be given preferences.
∎ Good skill in speaking/reading/writing in Bangla and English. Understanding Rohingya language will be an added dvantage.
∎ Good computer knowledge specially in MS Word and Excel. Also should be good in email communication.
∎ Women are encouraged to apply
Salary:
∎ Tk. 30000 (Monthly)
∎ Benefits: Two festival bonuses equivalent to one month`s basic salary for each, will be paid after successful completion of 6 months` probation period. Costs in relation to any field work will be borne by the organization.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Application Deadline: September 30, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
∎ Address : YMCA Development Center, 1/1 Pioneer Road, Kakrail, Dhaka-1000.
∎ Web : www.blast.org.bd
∎ Business : BLAST is one of the leading legal services organizations in Bangladesh, and the only one that provides access to legal aid across the spectrum, from the frontlines of the formal justice system to the apex court. It prioritises support to women, men and children living in poverty or facing disadvantage or discrimination. It also provides legal aid, advice and representation across a range of areas, including civil, criminal, family, labour and land law, as well as on constitutional rights and remedies, providing access to judicial remedies alongside alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. Alongside individual legal aid, BLAST undertakes strategic litigation, or public interest litigation, as a key part of its advocacy for law and policy reforms to ensure effective legal protection of rights.
Category: NGO/Development
Read Before Apply: BLAST is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all religious, gender and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. However, qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to achieving significant gender equality at all levels of the organization.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 30th Sep 2019
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