Legal Practitioner at Rising Tide Aid Foundation (RTAid)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Legal Consultations:

• Conduct bi-weekly legal aid clinics offering free legal consultations and advice.
• Handle individual cases, including legal advice on issues related to family law, GBV, land disputes, and other civil matters.
• Keep records of consultations, cases, and outcomes.

Raise Legal Awareness:

• Organize and lead 3 legal rights awareness campaigns over the 6-month period.
• Educate vulnerable populations on their legal rights, with a focus on IDPs, women, and survivors of GBV.

Case Management and Referrals:

• Provide basic case management for legal cases.
• Refer complex cases to relevant legal aid organizations or government entities where appropriate.

Collaborate with Local Actors:

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other humanitarian actors to ensure coordination of legal aid services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including legal aid organizations, local courts, and law enforcement agencies.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Submit regular reports on the number of consultations held, case types, and outcomes.
• Prepare monthly reports on project activities and a final project evaluation report.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Law (LL.B) and a Call to the Nigerian Bar (BL) from the Nigerian Law School.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-call experience in providing legal aid or handling civil cases, especially in humanitarian settings or with vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of human rights, family law, and GBV legal frameworks.
• Experience working in conflict-affected areas is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, case management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Key Competencies:

• Empathy and Patience: Ability to work with vulnerable populations with sensitivity to their challenges and trauma.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of cultural dynamics in the context of Bama and Borno State.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with community members, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making skills in providing legal advice and managing cases.