Legal Volunteer at Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) Nigeria

Role Summary

• The Legal Volunteer shall support WRAPA Legal Department in providing legal aid services, legal research, documentation support, advocacy activities, implementing legal programmatic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and administrative legal functions.
• The role is designed to provide practical legal exposure and professional development opportunities while contributing meaningfully to WRAPA's mission of advancing gender justice and access to justice.

.Key Responsibilities

• Support legal research relating to women’s rights, human rights, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), family law, and related legal issues.
• Assist in drafting legal documents, case summaries, reports, letters, and legal correspondence.
• Support case documentation, filing, and legal records management.
• Assist in preparing legal aid reports and programme documentation.
• Attend court proceedings, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and legal engagements where assigned.
• Support in the development and implementation of legal programmatic initiatives, campaigns, and community outreach activities aimed at strengthening access to justice and promoting legal and social reforms that protect women and vulnerable populations.
• Assist in maintaining legal databases, referral systems, and institutional records.
• Support clients respectfully and professionally under supervision.
• Carry out administrative and operational support tasks within the Legal Unit.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervising officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized institution
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is mandatory.
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience as a Legal Officer or similar role.
• Demonstrate interest in women’s rights, human rights, social justice, and legal advocacy.
• Possess proficient legal research and writing skills
• Experience in developing legal programmatic initiatives or the implementation process is an advantage
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and work within a multidisciplinary environment.

Working Conditions and Personal Attributes

• The Legal Volunteer will work three (3) days in the office and may need to be available for any work exigencies.
• Ability to work respectfully with vulnerable individuals.
• Passion and Commitment to women’s rights and social justice values
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.