Vacancy title:
Legal Clerk

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Legal]

Jobs at:
Makerere University e-HRMS

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 18 2025

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose   

To provide administrative and clerical support to the Directorate of Legal Affairs while, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of legal processes

 Key Duties & Responsibilities            

• Prepare affidavits, hearing notices and other court documents and maintain document files and case correspondence;
• Research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by Advocates;
• Review and file pleadings, petitions, and other documents relevant to court actions;
• Deliver or direct delivery of court pleadings/documents to witnesses and parties to action;
• Serve copies of letters and pleadings to opposing counsel/entity;
• Arrange transportation and accommodation for witnesses if required;
• Store, catalogue, and maintain currency of legal volumes;
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019;
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

 Required Qualifications         

• Minimum of a Diploma in Law from a recognized institution;
• Must possess a Certificate for Service of Court process.

 Experience     

At least 1 year’s relevant work experience

 Skills/Competences  

• Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;
• Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & communication skills;
• Quick judgment and decision making;
• Ability to initiate change;
• Confidentiality;
• Ethics and Integrity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

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