Legal Associate at Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (Caritas Nigeria)

Job Purpose:

• To provide legal aid and support to affected populations within the project areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counseling and assistance to individuals on issues related to documentation, access to services, and rights violations.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to address legal concerns.
• Conduct legal awareness sessions for affected populations to educate them on their rights.
• Maintain accurate records of legal cases and referrals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in legal aid services.
• Experience working in humanitarian or displacement settings is desirable.

Other Skills

• Proven team player
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision and in a diverse team environment
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to think tactically
• Good motivator of others
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.