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Uganda Law Society (ULS) is a membership organization established by cap 276 to provide services to its members in particular and to the people of Uganda. Its vision is to excel as a professional body in the development of the legal profession and promotion of justice in Uganda. Its mission is to improve the professional standards of members of the legal profession and to promote human rights and the rule of law, by assisting the government and the judiciary in the administration and practice of law in Uganda. Our Core values are: Equity and member-focused, Professionalism, Competence, Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Corporate Governance and Independence, Creativity and Innovation, Team Work.
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Paralegal Officers/Law Clerks - 4 positions Job at Uganda Law Society (ULS)
Uganda Law Society (ULS)
Job Description
Through its Legal Aid Project to implement the project; Strengthening Access to Justice and Promoting Sustainable Development for Marginalized and Vulnerable People in Uganda, the Society is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Legal Aid Offices in the following districts of; Soroti, Kabale, Kabarole and Gulu.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
This position reports to the Senior Legal Officer. Major responsibilities will include but not limited to;
- Conducting prison outreach programmes
- Interviewing and giving legal advice and counselling to clients, accused persons/prisoners
- Compiling relevant information of clients and forwarding it to Legal Officers for legal representation purposes.
- Conducting sensitization programs for prisoners on criminal Justice system and Human Rights.
- Acting as a link between the inmates / detainees and their relatives/sureties/ JLOS institutions in order to facilitate speedy trials and ADR.
- Facilitating reconciliation / Alternative Dispute Resolutions between the inmates/accused persons and the complainants where applicable.
- Preparing monthly activity reports.
- Filing of court documents
- Keeping the Legal Officer up to date on upcoming cases in court.
- Servicing of court process and other documents and correspondences.
- Collection and filing of court cause list.
- Any other lawful duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, Head Legal Aid & Pro-bono Services, legal officers and any other supervisor.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Applications should be addressed to:
THE HEAD HUMAN RESOURCE
UGANDA LAW SOCIETY/LEGAL AID PROJECT
PLOT 5A JOHN BABIIHA ROAD, ACACIA AVENUE
P.O.BOX 426, KAMPALA
Email: recruitment@uls.or.ug
The position applied for MUST be indicated in the subject line of the email
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 24 April 2026 at 5.00 pm
Full Job Advert: ULS-LAP-IDLO JOB ADVERT
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