Legal Aid Botswana is a parastatal under the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services established under the Legal Aid Act, Cap 16:02, with the objective to provide legal representation, legal advice and public education on legal matters to the indigent. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position under Legal Aid Botswana. Appointment to this position will be on a five (5) year contract.
Main purpose of the job: To lead and assume responsibility of managing a team of legal practitioners and paralegals in a Legal Aid Botswana service centre. To manage the operations of LAB service centre (including legal aid provision, staff, finances and administrative support) to ensure a high and consistent standard of service delivery.
Main purpose of the job: To lead and assume responsibility of managing a team of legal practitioners and paralegals in a Legal Aid Botswana service centre. To manage the operations of LAB service centre (including legal aid provision, staff, finances and administrative support) to ensure a high and consistent standard of service delivery.
Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Francistown
- Category: Management
- Closing Date: 2026-06-16
Key Responsibilities
- Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the Legal Aid Botswana service centre.
- Undertakes and oversees all litigation on behalf of legal aid clients, including adherence to case management processes and preparation of heads of arguments, and noting of all judgments of court.
- Assesses, negotiates and recommends out of court settlements and use of dispute resolution mechanisms in place.
- Monitors progress of cases and implements corrective action plans.
- Plans for and lodges or responds to appeal matters.
- Renders legal advice on complex matters.
- Conducts in-house training and facilitates orientation programmes.
- Monitors the performance of all staff, and provides guidance and mentoring to all staff.
- Prepares manpower and budget estimates for LAB service centre.
- Attends various LAB meetings to advice on legal matters.
- Ensures implementation of sound processes, systems and procedures that deliver efficient services to meet member and stakeholder expectations.
- Maintains communication between the service centre and senior management; prepares regular reports regarding operations and productivity.
- Formulates recommendations and provides feedback to management regarding operational policies and procedures.
- Maintains control over audit procedures to ensure compliance with controls; reports any weaknesses identified.
- Ensures that the Branch is in compliance with regulations set forth by the constitution of Botswana and other regulatory agencies.
- Evaluates staff’s work performance by helping to prepare and deliver annual reviews and performing coaching sessions.
- Monitors quality of service delivered to clients.
- Represents and promotes the service centre within the local and business community.
- Undertakes any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in law or related field.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in the field of law and should have been admitted to practice in the courts of Botswana.
- Class B driver’s license required
- Leadership/ Performance Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Drive for Performance Achievement
- Honesty & Integrity
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and send the following: application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, certified copy of Omang, certified copy of valid Driver’s License, at least two (2) recent references and completed data protection consent form attached to this advert to the address provided below.
Hand deliveries can be made to the following address:
Legal Aid Botswana
Plot 29, Queens Road
Gaborone
OR Email to: recruitment@lab.co.bw
For further information contact Human Resource office at 3811310/309/378
Hand deliveries can be made to the following address:
Legal Aid Botswana
Plot 29, Queens Road
Gaborone
OR Email to: recruitment@lab.co.bw
For further information contact Human Resource office at 3811310/309/378
REF Code: LAB 4/2/2 I | Vacancy Circular No: 8 OF 2026
About the Company
Legal Aid Botswana stands as a pivotal organization committed to upholding justice within the nation. Operating from Botswana, it primarily delivers vital legal advice, professional representation, and comprehensive legal education. These services are specifically designed to assist indigents, ensuring they have equitable access to the legal system regardless of their financial circumstances. Through its dedicated efforts, Legal Aid Botswana significantly contributes to strengthening the rule of law and promoting social equity across the nation.
Providing legal advice, representation, and education to indigents.
Website: https://lab.co.bw/
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