Associate Legal Officer (PLARC project)

* Drive client engagement through interviews, accurately capturing their concerns and applications. * Manage and maintain comprehensive case files, registers, and diaries, ensuring adherence to established guidelines. * Analyze case papers and assess case merits under supervision, providing informed support to the Legal Officer/Supervisor. * Foster strong relationships with clients, providing regular progress updates and maintaining open communication channels. * Develop and disseminate client lists, background documents, and relevant information to stakeholders. * Facilitate community-level mediation sessions, tracking outcomes and following up on actions as directed. * Resolve minor legal disputes and address client concerns, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution. * Identify and escalate critical legal concerns to the Legal Officer/Supervisor, referring cases to Panel Lawyers as necessary. * Coordinate with Panel Lawyers, maintaining accurate records and supporting case management. * Detect and address safety concerns, filing sensitive cases with the police station and forwarding them to the court team in consultation with the Legal Officer/Supervisor. * Compile and submit regular legal reports, including monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly updates on case progress and outcomes. * Ensure accurate and timely case data entry, maintaining the Case Management System (CMS) and supporting data-driven decision-making. * Organize and participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, and training sessions, promoting staff and volunteer development. * Design and implement legal awareness sessions and capacity-building activities, empowering community members and promoting legal literacy. * Lead special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by the Legal Officer/Supervisor or senior management, driving team success and supporting organizational objectives.