Experienced Lawyers wanted at a local law firm

This job opening is on a fixed term.

Key responsibilities and qualities

• Provide legal advice on human rights cases;
• Represent clients in litigation at all levels, including criminal law;
• Be able to carry out research and build strong public interest cases;
• Able to draft and finalise pleadings with minimum supervision;
• Provide regular reports on cases being handled;
• Undertake high quality research and contribute to publications;
• Ability to organize and implement advocacy sessions;
• Ability to work with diverse and sometimes difficult stakeholders during trainings or advocacy missions;
• Able to work in a team of dynamic lawyers;
• Committed to the advancement of human rights;
• Willing to work long hours and after-hours;
• Able to travel around the country including to remote areas;
• Knowledge on the contents of the new Constitution;
• Computer literate

Requirements 

• Hold a minimum of a LLB degree and registered to practice law in Zimbabwe;
• Second degree in law, with specialisation in Constitutional law, rule of law, human rights or other similar field an added advantage;
• At least plus 3 years of progressive working experience