Legal Officer (SHEBA Project)
Job Description
Title: Legal Officer (SHEBA Project)
Company Name: Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters/ Bachelor in Law from any reputed education institute.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ 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.
∎ 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.
∎ 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.
∎ Conduct/organised/attend meetings, workshops, seminars and training courses.
∎ Perform all other duties as and when required by the authority.
Additional Requirements:
∎ 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.
∎ Good computer knowledge especially in MS Word and Excel. Also should be good in email communication.
Salary: Tk. 30000 - 35000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Commensurate with experience and BLAST's salary scale.
∎ Costs in relation to field work will be borne by the organisation according to its rules.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting
Application Deadline: April 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
