Position Title:                                   Court Clerk

Location of Work Station:                Karachi

Type of Job:                                     Contractual

Reporting to:                                    Assistant Litigation Manager (M&E), Litigation Manager

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist Lawyers and provide support regarding obtaining documentation from courts on daily basis and assist with record keeping and file maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Court clerk will be responsible for performing the following duties but shall not be limited to: 

• Prepare monthly and Quarterly report timely
• Gathering all police papers for Advocates after copy supply of the prosecution;
• Maintaining Vakalatnama information on registers;
• Preparing new client files with Vakalatnamas, entry forms, and all other relevant forms and information
• Court clerk must collect and maintain all case-related data including collecting attested Vakalatnamas, disposal orders; certified copies of judgments; bail orders, etc;
• Perform any other official task assigned by the litigation management
• In the first week of every month court clerk share progress regarding the received and remaining copies of disposal.

EEO Statement:

Integrated into our shared values is LAS’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. LAS is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encourage to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at LAS has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

 

Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its
staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

• Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
• Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of (18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense);
• Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
• Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics,undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.

REQUIREMENTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Minimum qualifications (matriculation and intermediate with second class). Preference will be given to intermediate;
• Minimum experience will be 1-2 years in related field;
• Able to write and read in English, Sindhi and Urdu;
• Ability to work well in a team and independently;
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word and excel)
• Demonstrated flexibility, motivation and live in harsh conditions.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Interested candidates may apply online latest by 23rd August, 2024.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for test & interview.
• Please email your queries at [email protected]
• The organization reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
• For further information please visit http//www.las.org.pk