To contribute to the efficient and organised court proceedings by maintaining accurate legal records
Primary Tasks 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.
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.