Legal Assistant Job Vacancy at UGAFODE Microfinance Limited

Job Title:         Legal Assistant
Employer: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:  
Conduct legal due diligence and verifying the authenticity of the client’s securities.
Properly manage the custody of securities and any other relevant documents thereto by closely monitoring the movement of securities and accurately updating the security Register accordingly.
The jobholder will also process the charges and payment for the perfection and registration of securities both at head office and at the branches
Secure the interests of the Company by filing, perfecting and registering the securities and supporting documents in a timely manner ensuring no loss or misplacement of the same.
Keenly follow up the retrieval of all securities and supporting documents with the relevant offices and stakeholders such as external lawyers, Registrars, clerks, among others.
Provide support in the preparation, monitoring, and filing, following up and updating the Institution of the cases.
Assist in the preparation of case summaries, pleadings, mediation conferences, hearings, witness, and evidence among others.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time

Education:
The ideal candidate for the UGAFODE Legal Assistant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Post Graduate Diploma in legal practice.

Experience
A minimum of two years’ experience in the legal field preferably in a financial institution.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly energetic and ability to be active throughout and willingness to learn
High level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality
Excellent communication skills and high level of customer care
Willingness to work long hours with minimum supervision

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications which should include a motivation letter and an up-to-date detailed CV, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates. Your applications should include names of three professional referees and a day-time telephone contact. Send them to:

Head of Human Resources,
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI),
Silva Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,
P.O. Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please indicate the position you are applying for)

Deadline: 23rd May 2017