Job Title: Officer Litigation & Prosecution (Entry Level Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Officer Litigation & Prosecution
About the Company:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.
Job Summary: To contribute to the efficient and organised court proceedings by maintaining accurate legal records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Continuously update a diary of all ongoing cases and maintain an updated report of all court matters.
- Ensure that all court documents that require filing are duly filed in court within the set timelines.
- Obtain payment slips and obtain requisite approval for all documents that require payments before filing.
- Ensure that all documents that require commissioning are duly commissioned before they are filed in Court.
- Prompt all advocates handling cases of any approaching deadlines and court schedules.
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
- Updated legal diary of all ongoing cases.
- Updated report of all court matters
- Proof of Payments for all Legal cases
- Streamline document processing to reduce delays in court proceedings.
- Accuracy in maintaining and updating court calendars.
- Compliance with established legal procedures and regulations.
- Accuracy and completeness of court records and case files.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of laws.
- Certification as a court process server
Working Experience
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
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.
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.
Deadline: 28th September 2024 by 5:00pm
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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