Staff Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh Bdjobs Full time ৳104,000 - ৳130,878 per year

Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)
is looking for
Staff Lawyer

Job Context:
BLAST is a leading national legal aid and human rights organisation in Bangladesh, providing legal advice, mediation, and litigation services, as well as undertaking advocacy to ensure the rights of women, men, and children living in poverty or facing discrimination/social exclusion throughout the country. BLAST works through its Head Office in Dhaka and several District-level Offices with a network of panel lawyers and partner organisations.

Position Description:
It is a mid-level position based at the Chattogram Unit Office. The Staff Lawyer is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day implementation of legal activities, supervising staff, and maintaining communication with focal points regarding legal services, awareness, advocacy, training, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to ensure the smooth and timely completion of BLAST legal activities. The Staff Lawyer is required to ensure justice and Awareness on legal rights, women, men, and children living in poverty or disadvantage or in marginalized communities (particularly for Workers), and to attain and uphold their human rights through legal aid, including advice, awareness raising, mediation, and litigation as needed, including necessary follow-up.

Job Responsibilities

  • Interview clients and record their applications.
  • Check and maintain files, registers, and case diary regularly.
  • Scrutinize the case paper and analyse the merit of the case in accordance with the BLAST Litigation Policy.
  • Conduct mediation in accordance with the BLAST Mediation Guideline, as and when necessary.
  • Maintain regular contact with clients/beneficiaries.
  • Conduct litigation on behalf of BLAST following the BLAST Litigation Policy.
  • Appear before the court as required.
  • Issue letters regarding the cases to the Panel Lawyers.
  • Assist the Panel Lawyer during the case hearing, if required.
  • Maintain records of engaged Panel Lawyers.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly/half-yearly/yearly legal statements/reports regarding applications received, advice, mediation, litigation, referral, case studies, and other relevant matters as required.
  • Daily update the Case Management System (CMS).
  • Conduct/organize/attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and training courses.
  • Perform all other duties as and when required by the authority.

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor of Law (LLB) in Law

Experience Requirements

  • At least 3 year(s)
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
  • NGO,Development Agency,Law Firm

Additional Requirements

  • Enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council as an Advocate, including at least 3 years' practical experience in the respective District and Sessions Judge Courts.
  • Know different sectors of law, especially in family, domestic violence, violence against women, children, and in Labour Law.
  • Have the ability to work independently in a pro bono service manner.
  • Commitment to handle BLAST`s cases·
  • Sound managerial skill·
  • Hard working, proactive, and able to work in a team under pressure·
  • Good writing, speaking, and research skills, both in Bangla and English·
  • Proficient in MS Office.

Job Location

Chattogram

Salary

  • Tk Monthly)