Closes : February 12, 2025

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.
Mode 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.