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JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Job Title |
Job Grade |
UCC 6 |
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Department |
Commission Secretary / Legal Affairs |
Division / Section |
Litigation, Prosecution & Legal Advisory |
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Reports To |
Senior Officer Litigation & Prosecution |
Supervises |
None |
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Location |
Head Office |
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Review Date |
May 2024 |
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Job Purpose |
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To contribute to the efficient and organised court proceedings by maintaining accurate legal records. |
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Primary Tasks and Responsibilities |
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1. Ensure that all pleadings and other legal documents are properly served to the parties that are entitled to service under the law within the legal timelines. 2. Continuously update a diary of all ongoing cases and maintain an updated report of all court matters. 3. Ensure that all court documents that require filing are duly filed in court within the set timelines. 4. Obtain payment slips and obtain requisite approval for all documents that require payments before filing. 5. Ensure that all documents that require commissioning are duly commissioned before they are filed in Court. 6. Prompt all advocates handling cases of any approaching deadlines and court schedules. 7. Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. |
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Key Performance Indicators |
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1. Updated legal diary of all ongoing cases. 2. Updated report of all court matters 3. Proof of Payments for all Legal cases 4. Streamline document processing to reduce delays in court proceedings. 5. Accuracy in maintaining and updating court calendars. 6. Compliance with established legal procedures and regulations. 7. Accuracy and completeness of court records and case files. |
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Education and Professional Qualifications |
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· Bachelor of laws. · Certification as a court process server |
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Working Experience |
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· Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a court clerk/process server in a large organisation or busy law firm. · Familiarity with the court processes and protocols. · Working knowledge of the procedural laws in Uganda. |
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Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
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Technical · Legal knowledge and court advocacy skills. · Research and report writing skills. · Computer applications. Behavioural · Excellent spoken and written english language skills. · Team player and good negotiator. · Analytical and conflict resolution. · Time management. |
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