
Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
Position: Senior Legal Aid Advocate
Location: Mzuzu
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Malawi Legal Aid Bureau, established under the Legal Aid Act of 2011, is a national public institution mandated to provide legal aid to persons with insufficient means. In a bid to provide quality legal aid service to the nation, the Bureau invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following vacant post:
Vacancy Number | Title | Grade | Reporting to Salary Duty Stations
LAB/1/25 | Senior Legal Aid Advocate (1) |
Grade H | Principal Legal Aid Advocate |
Salary range of Grade H in the Legal Aid Bureau | Mzuzu
Duties and responsibilities:
- Representing people of insufficient means in Civil or Criminal matters before the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal, the High Court of Malawi and Courts subordinate thereto and any other tribunal
- Providing other legal aid services including legal advice, assistance to persons of insufficient means civic education and information about the law
- Supervising the provision of legal aid services by Legal Aid officers
- Assessing clients’ statements and advising on the merit of the cases before the representation process can begin
- Assisting in appraising Legal Aid officers and other staff working under him/her
- Carrying out any related tasks assigned from time-to-time as reasonably requested by supervisor
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized university
- Admitted to the Malawi Bar
- At least one (1) year experience as a legal practitioner in both civil and criminal matters.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should submit application letters, Curriculum Vitae with three (3) traceable referees and copies of professional certificates to the following address:
The Director
Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
1st Floor Shire Building Off Paul Kagame Road,
P.O. Box 675,
Lilongwe.
All applications should reach the Director not later than 4:30 pm on 12th February, 2025.