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Job Description

The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) is a Project of the Law Association of Zambia which was established to provide affordable legal representation to women and children from marginalized social sectors.  The overall objective of the NLACW is to empower women by facilitating their access to legal rights by way of legal representation, counselling, legal and human rights education as a distinct but integral part of the women’s movement.

NLACW seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Legal Officer:

Reporting to: Senior Legal Officer

Job Purpose: The Legal Officer plays a pivotal role in achieving the organization’s strategic objectives, including improving access to legal and human rights information, providing legal representation for vulnerable women and children, advocating for responsive policy and legal frameworks, and enhancing institutional development.

Responsibilities:

1. Legal Representation

Provide legal representation to vulnerable women and children by way of commencement matters in court
Represent clients in court proceedings, mediation, and negotiation sessions.
Provide legal advice to clients
Attend to new clients and follow up cases

2. Legal and Human Rights Awareness

Develop and implement programs to disseminate legal and human rights information to target communities.
Conduct community sensitization workshops, training sessions, and public forums to raise awareness of legal rights and services.
Develop and distribute informational materials, including brochures and guides, on legal and human rights issues.

3. Policy and Legislative Engagement

Participate in the review and drafting of responsive policies and legal frameworks in line with organizational goals.
Provide expert legal input on proposed legislative changes affecting women’s and children’s rights.
Engage with stakeholders, including policymakers, government agencies, and civil society, to advocate for necessary reforms.

4. Participate in Programmes.

Participate in outreach programmes including planning

Participate in mobile clinics

5. Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation

Maintain accurate records of all legal activities and prepare regular reports on case outcomes and program impact.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of legal programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
Contribute to the organization’s strategic planning and annual review processes.
Support completion of monthly reports for submission to management

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.

Admission to the Bar as a practicing advocate.

Must have a practicing license

Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

All applications must reach the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women on or before 18th July,2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted

Interested candidates meeting the above specifications are encouraged to submit an application letter and attach copies of Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA certified copies of educational and professional certificates, National Registration Card and curriculum vitae with at least three (3) referees to [email protected].