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Free Legal Aid Program Manager

Ethiopian Lawyers Association (ELA) · ET · Full-time
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About the Role

The Free Legal Aid Program Manager leads ELA’s legal aid initiatives, overseeing litigation, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of accessible client-centered services across regional offices.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate legal aid activities
  • Develop and implement legal policies
  • Provide strategic legal advice to leadership
  • Represent the organization in courts and tribunals
  • Oversee litigation and alternative dispute resolution
  • Conduct legal research and issue opinions
  • Draft and manage contracts
  • Monitor compliance with laws
  • Supervise regional legal aid services
  • Improve service delivery quality
  • Manage case data and reporting
  • Recruit, supervise, and evaluate staff
  • Coordinate external counsel
  • Prepare program budget and reports

Skills Required

legal researchlitigationstrategic legal advicecontract draftingcompliance monitoringstakeholder managementleadershipcommunication

Fields of Study

  • Law

How to Apply

Submit your CV, cover letter, and relevant documents via email. Find contact details below.