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Undikumbukire Project (UP) Zambia is a charitable human rights organization supporting vulnerable children in conflict with the law with free legal representation, social services and advocacy for justice system transformation.
Our team of qualified and experienced experts including lawyers, psychologists, and social workers have devised highly effective interventions spanning legal aid, social support, and advocacy to provide children the support and services they need and are entitled to whilst detained. In order to bring long term change to the legal and prison system in favour of children in line with their fundamental human rights, we advocate for enhanced policies, conditions, and legal frameworks.
We currently have the following internship positions available to be filled:
1. Job Title: Legal Intern
Location: Chipata, Eastern Province
Duration: 8 months
Position Summary
The Legal Intern provides essential legal and logistical support to UP Zambia’s work in correctional facilities and courts, with a focus on mobile court operations, provision of legal advice to clients, and effective case management. The role involves direct interaction with clients, families, stakeholders and court personnel, and contributes to the smooth running of legal services and activities implemented under the project.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare and set up mobile courtrooms within correctional facilities, including arrangement of furniture, technology, and legal materials.
· Ensure all equipment, documents, and materials required for court proceedings are in good working order and available on time.
· Coordinate with correctional facility staff to facilitate the secure and efficient conduct of mobile court sessions.
· Manage logistics and refreshments for court personnel and participants, maintaining adequate stock levels and responding promptly to emerging needs.
· Provide supervised legal advice and support to clients at Katete and Chipata Correctional Facilities.
· Draft and revise legal documents and case materials under the guidance of the supervising legal officer.
· Maintain accurate, updated client case files both physically and through the case management system.
· Conduct legal research on relevant laws and issues affecting client cases.
· Liaise with clients’ family members, relevant authorities, and partner institutions as required.
· Participate in or conduct stakeholder engagements, legal trainings, and UP Zambia events.
· Prepare and submit weekly progress reports and other documentation as requested by your line manager.
· Perform other duties as may be assigned within the scope of the role.
2. Job Title: Legal Intern
Location: Lusaka
Duration: 6 months
Position Summary
The Legal Intern provides essential legal and logistical support to UP Zambia’s work in correctional facilities and courts, provision of legal advice to clients, and effective case management. The role involves direct interaction with clients, families, stakeholders and court personnel, and contributes to the smooth running of legal services and activities implemented under the project.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide legal advice on human rights, criminal procedure, diversion, police bond/bail to detained children.
· Facilitate diversion processes for children in police stations/posts.
· Attend court sessions to support clients pre-appearance.
· Visit UP Zambia legal desk and correctional facilities to advise clients.
· Organize legal files, evidence, and case materials.
· Prepare case files and track progress.
· Conduct legal research relevant to assigned cases.
· Draft legal documents and update physical/online case management systems.
· Report pending court dates to supervisor.
· Assist with parent tracing and defence witness engagement.
· Prepare clients for legal proceedings and interviews.
· Facilitate client-legal team communication.
· Support report preparation.
· Perform other duties as may be assigned within the scope of the role.
Key Requirements & Attributes
· Undergraduate degree in law from a recognised institution preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
· Strong research and report writing skills.
· Excellent listening and analytical skills.
· Strong understanding of legal principles and terminology.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Able to work under limited supervision.
· Strong commitment to social justice.
TO APPLY
· Follow the link to apply - Legal Intern – Application – Fill out form
· Deadline for applications is 17:00hrs CAT on Friday 6th March 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
· Candidates must be ready to begin in the third week of March and must be available full-time during the duration of the internship.
