Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
Position: Senior Legal Aid Advocate (3 posts )
Locations: Mzuzu & Blantyre
The Malawi Legal Aid Bureau, established under the Legal Aid Act of 2011, is a national public institution mandated to provide legal aid to individuals with insufficient means. In its effort to enhance service delivery, the Bureau invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:
Vacancy Details
- Vacancy Number: LAB/1/25
- Title: Senior Legal Aid Advocate (3 Positions)
- Grade: Grade H
- Reporting to: Principal Legal Aid Advocate
- Salary: Salary range of Grade H in the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
- Duty Stations: Mzuzu & Blantyre
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Representing individuals of insufficient means in civil and criminal matters before the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal, the High Court, subordinate courts, and other tribunals.
- Providing legal aid services, including legal advice, assistance, civic education, and public legal awareness.
- Supervising the provision of legal aid services by Legal Aid Officers.
- Assessing clients’ statements and case merits before initiating the representation process.
- Assisting in appraising Legal Aid Officers and other staff under their supervision.
- Carrying out any other tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized and accredited university.
- Admitted to the Malawi Bar.
- At least one (1) year of experience as a legal practitioner handling both civil and criminal matters.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) traceable referees
- Copies of professional certificates
Applications can be submitted by hand or through postal mail to:
The Director
Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
1st Floor, Shire Building, Off Paul Kagame Road
P.O. Box 675
Lilongwe
Deadline for Applications: 18th March 2025, by 4:30 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.