Project Officer - Legal

Job Description

Title: Project Officer - Legal

Company Name: Friendship

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law

Completion of Bachelor of Laws (Master of Laws will get preference).

• At least 2 years

• Applicants should be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Very comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Bangla composing skills, internet navigation, etc.).
• 2 years’ working experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrated interest in judicial reform, access to justice, and legal aid services for the poor.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to achieve complex results under strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Bangla.

Responsible for:

• Implement activities in line with the Inclusive Citizenship (IC) program at the field level.
• Act as the focal point for all legal information and support within the program and the organization at the field level.
• Provide legal counseling and advice to paralegals and beneficiaries.
• Facilitate and deliver legal awareness sessions for marginalized communities, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Assist in filing cases with DLAC, follow up on dispute settlements, and maintain mediation records.
• Supervise the legal work of Friendship Community Paralegals (FCPs).
• Support beneficiaries in filing complaints, FIRs, and GDs at police stations.
• Assist in filing CR cases before relevant courts.
• Maintain regular communication and provide support to panel lawyers.
• Organize and conduct monthly orientation programs for FCPs/FCGAs.
• Collect and analyze case stories, submitting them to the Legal focal point at Head Office.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor paralegals, Legal Information Booths, and report findings to the Legal focal point at Head Office.
• Facilitate training and capacity-building sessions for supervisors and paralegals on legal issues.
• Liaison with public and private stakeholders at union, upazila, and district levels to ensure access to justice for beneficiaries.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly legal reports and work plans as per guidelines.
• Undertake administrative and management responsibilities as required.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Legal focal point at Head Office.

Activities:

• Ensure legal empowerment through legal movement in marginalized communities.
• Conduct regular outreach programs to raise legal awareness in marginalized communities.
• Prepared educational materials on relevant topics for Friendship Community Paralegals.
• Assist to prepare different manual for Friendship Community Paralegals.
• Support to organize the training session for the local mediators from the community to handle disputes effectively.
• Ensure that important legal documents are properly executed and filed.
• Collaborate with local and national authorities to address systemic legal issues.
• Regular monitoring on-going cases.
• Promote alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration and negotiation.
• Train community members in Traditional Salish techniques to resolve conflicts amicably.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of legal cases in the area.
• Analysis of Friendship Community Paralegals monthly report.
• Maintain Communication with DLAC, Upazila Administration and Up Bodies.
• Maintaining good coordination/collaboration with other partners and stakeholders Ensuring the safety and security of project and office equipment/materials and documents.
• Following the organizational Code of Ethics and policies.
• Handling any other responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.