Paralegal Officer

Women and Law in Southern Africa, Research Trust -Zambia (WLSA) is part of a regional Organisation working in seven countries in Southern Africa namely; Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe whose mission is to contribute to socio-economic, political and legal advancement of women. WLSA’s mission is to contribute to the socio-economic political and legal advancement of women especially within Southern African countries. This is achieved through a collaborative strategic and action-oriented research in the social legal field and; lobbying for legal reforms and policy changes on laws and practices which discriminate and disadvantage women and girls.

Women and Law in Southern Africa is seeking for a highly motivated person to fill the role of Paralegal Officer.

The Paralegal officer will be based at the WLSA Paralegal desk at the Choma Correctional facility. The officer will provide:

•  Legal advice to inmates at the facility
• Following up cases with the Judiciary, police, immigration, Drug Enforcement Commission and other Justice stakeholders
• Conduct awareness raising activities within the correctional facility
• Refer matters for litigation to the Legal Aid Board

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