Litigation Associate - GBV
Legal Aid Society
IMPORTANT
DATE
Starting date of application form 30th August, 2024
Last date of application form 9th September, 2024
Location Karachi
Category Legal officers & Practitioners
Job Position 1
Experience 3 years
Type Contractual
Vacancy Detail
Position
Title:
Litigation Associate -GBV
Location of Work
Station:
Karachi (Head Office)
Type of Job:
Contractual
Reporting
to:
Assistant Litigation Manager (M&E). Litigation Manager
Position
Summary:
The advocate plays an important role in the organization because he or she is
the organization's face and, in most cases, the first point of contact for all
beneficiaries seeking legal counsel and legal aid-related services. The
advocate will be entrusted with court cases and will handle them in the best
interests of the client. He or she is required to act with diligence,
commitment, and conscientiousness in order to advance the goal of facilitating
access to justice. The job will undertake regular jail visits/field visits
under the supervision and direction of the section incharge, as well as
maintain daily records and diaries and compile quarterly, monthly, and
bimonthly reports on the status of their cases.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
The advocate will be responsible for executing the following duties, which are
not limited to:
Following litigation check-lists to be utilized for the purpose of ensuring
that all necessary information is produced and maintained as it relates to
Gender Based Violence cases,
Interview clients to acquire essential information and better understand their
needs.
Coordinate with clients on a daily basis and provide regular updates.
Updating CMS data. Holding talks with LAS stakeholders.
Managing and updating the case file.
On a daily basis, cases are handled diligently before courts and tribunals.
Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, written declarations, petitions,
and all other papers relating to litigation.
Conducting research.
Ensuring that the Legal Aid Society Litigation Department Internal By-Laws,
Chapter III, are followed.
Any additional obligations assigned by the Litigation Manager and Assistant
Litigation Manager (M&E).
EEO
Statement:
Our common principles include LAS's commitment to diversity and equal
employment opportunities. All competent applicants shall be considered for
employment regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected
characteristics or conduct. LAS is committed to being an inclusive workplace in
which all employees are treated equally, acknowledged for their uniqueness,
promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive for their maximum potential.
We believe that all people should understand and respect their differences.
Every LAS employee has a continuing obligation to respect and support a diverse
environment.
Protection From Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse:
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to preventing and protecting against
all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS clearly prohibits it.
Staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives involved
with the delivery of its job from:
Engaging in any kind of sexual exploitation or abuse; Sexual behavior with
children (persons under the age of eighteen, regardless of a mistaken belief
about the child's age, which shall not constitute a defense);
The exchange of money, jobs, products, or services for sex, including sexual
favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading, or exploitative behavior, is
illegal. Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance
are strongly discouraged due to unequal power dynamics and undermine the
credibility and integrity of the organization's work.
REQUIREMENTS AND CORE COMPETITIONS
LLB from a Higher Education Commission (HEC)-approved university.
Enrolled as a High Court Advocate.
A thorough awareness of Pakistani laws and legal procedures.
Proficient in authoring, conducting legal research, and managing court
processes.
Must be able to draft applications using Microsoft Word.
Must be able to utilize Microsoft Excel for monthly and quarterly reports. Reading,
writing, and producing numerous reports requires advanced English skills.
Proficiency in Sindhi and Urdu.
Creative, enthusiastic, and able to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Ability to network and communicate with the community.
Showed adaptability, motivation, and maturity.
Willingness to labor and live in hard circumstances.
Compassion for access to justice, aiding underprivileged members of society,
and upholding fundamental rights.
Application
Process:
Interested candidates may apply online by September 9, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and interviews.
Please email any queries to hr@las.org.pk.
The organization reserves the right to reject any and all applicants.
For further information, please visit http://www.las.org.pk.
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