Legal Aid Society
Justice Hub Lawyer
Legal Aid Society
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Posted date 3rd March, 2026 Last date to apply 17th March, 2026
Country Pakistan Locations Islamabad
Category Legal officers & Practitioners
Type Contractual Position 1

Position Summary

The Justice Hub Lawyer provides frontline legal advice and representation to clients of the Justice Hub. The role ensures high-quality, timely, and client-centered legal services in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct 30–45 minute client consultations, provide written next steps, and log advice in the Case Management System (CMS).

  • Deliver legal advice within 2 hours of case intake.

  • Prepare legal documents, petitions, and track cause-lists.

  • Represent clients in court, ensuring timely filings (first filing within 5 days).

  • Provide client updates after each hearing.

  • Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding protocols.

  • Keep comprehensive CMS records for all actions and case stages.

Manage Litigation Data:

  • Record client interview information accurately.

  • Complete online client interview and case intake forms for approval.

  • Prepare and file cases/representations efficiently.

Advocacy & Legal Drafting:

  • Draft concise, clear, and error-free legal documents.

  • Conduct thorough legal research.

  • Represent clients in courts daily, avoiding unnecessary adjournments or delays.

  • Maintain case files as per organizational by-laws.

  • Uphold strong ethical and moral standards in and out of court.

  • Compile success stories and report to the Communications team.

Ethics, Professional Conduct & Client Relations:

  • Maintain professional relationships with clients, providing timely updates.

  • Guide clients on the organization’s complaint mechanisms.

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the office environment.


Requirements

  • LL.B. degree from a HEC-recognized university with a valid license to practice law.

  • Enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council.

  • Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in litigation and/or legal aid.

  • Good Standing Certificate from the Bar Council (issued within one month of application).

  • Adequate knowledge of Pakistani laws, legal procedures, and IT systems.

  • Strong skills in drafting, legal research, case management, and client counseling.

  • Familiarity with gender-sensitive and child protection protocols.

  • Excellent communication skills.

EEO & Non-Discrimination 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, colour, 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 encouraged 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.

Safeguarding & PSEA Commitment

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.

Application Process:

Send your updated resumes by 17th March, 2026

https://forms.gle/JKctf5NvWxRs7SuX7

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