MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist the Directorate effectively manage litigation risk of the institution and records. To assist in following up of court cases, fix cases for hearing and keep the legal office updated of their schedule. To assist in collecting information to facilitate drafting legal pleadings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
a) Diploma in Law with a valid process server’s certificate.

EXPERIENCE
a) At least 3 years’ relevant experience as a process server in a busy law firm/ legal department.

KEY COMPETENCIES
a. Technical Competencies
i. Excellent problem-solving skills
ii. Computer literacy and communication skills
iii. Good record keeping and inventory skills
iv. A good time manager and team player.

b. Behavioural /Generic Competencies
i. Result Oriented
ii. Should be a person of high integrity and confidentiality
iii. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team setting

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES AND CURRENT OBJECTIVES (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

Key Result Area: (What is the core area the job holder is accountable)
Activities/Processes for each Key Result Area (KRA)

KRA 1: Litigation Effectively and timely file and serve court process, and correspondences.
i. Draft and file affidavits of service upon effective service of court process.
ii. Diligently follow up with courts of law, tribunals or quasi-judicial authorities to fix dates for hearing cases
iii. Keep the legal office updated of their schedule

KRA 2: Legal Advisory Conduct due diligence at various registries including Company, Land Registries or any other Registry
i. Routinely check with the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation for copies of the Uganda Gazette, Bills and recently enacted Acts of
ii. Parliament, Statutory Instruments, Legal Notices & Ordinances.
iii. Follow up with Solicitor General’s office for contract approvals.
iv. Record keeping of all court documents, contracts and board affairs documents

KRA 3: General Support To UTB Operations
i. Draft weekly reports to the Legal Officer.
ii. File all documents received by the Directorate. in the relevant files and update the documents register.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
a) Maintaining registers for litigation and contracts
b) Proper record keeping and inventory of all documents in the legal office
c) Timely filing and service of court process
d) Maintain a document filing system
e) Weekly reports filed timely.
f) Monthly risk logs filed in timely