Litigation Advocate

Country Pakistan Locations Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu and Sanghar

Category Community Development

Type Apprenticeship Positions 7

POSITION TITLE : Litigation Advocate

Location of Work Station : Karachi, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Dadu, Sanghar, Hyderabad

Type of Job : Contractual

Reporting to : Program Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Litigation advocate holds the key position in the organization as he / she is the face of the organization and in most cases is the first point of contact of all beneficiaries seeking legal representation and legal aid related services. The Litigation advocate will be entrusted with cases before courts and will proceed with them for the benefit of the client being represented. He / she is expected to proceed with diligence, commitment and conscientiousness in order to promote the objective of promoting access to justice. The position will conduct regular jail visits / field visits under the guidance and lead of the section incharge and shall be responsible for maintaining daily records and diaries and compiling quarterly, monthly and bi monthly reports of the progress of their cases.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follow the established litigation checklists to ensure that all necessary case information is accurately documented, updated, and maintained.
• Prepare and maintain complete case files, including challan copies, certified copies, and other supporting documents, ensuring that all records are properly organized and available for verification.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports in compliance with timelines.
• Conduct regular jail visits / field visits as per established rosters.
• Report to relevant courts on time to proceed with fixed cases.
• Maintain all files regarding the cases which are pending or disposed off.
• Proceed with cases in close coordination with the Program Supervisor.
• Attend monthly meetings as instructed by the Program Supervisor.
• Submit disposal to the Litigation Assistant & Program Supervisor at the end of the month.
• In case of emergency, intimate the Program Supervisor ahead of time so that cases can be adjusted.
• Enter all data related to cases on the database where available.
• Update cases on a daily basis.
• Provide guidance and advice to paralegals or legal assistants involved in prosecuting or defending lawsuits.

Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

CWP is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). CWP 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), exchanging money, employment, goods or services for sex, and sexual relationships between CWP staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics, undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of CWP and are strongly discouraged.

Requirements and Core Competencies

Apply By :

Interested candidates must send their updated CV to no later than 21st November, 2025 . Include the city of application in the email subject line. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.

Only short‑listed candidates will be called for interview and test. No TA / DA will be allowed for test / interview. The organisation reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the vacancies at any stage.

Women and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. This office has a zero‑tolerance policy for gender discrimination and strong anti‑sexual harassment policy at the workplace.

EEO Statement :

Integrated into our shared values is CWP commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. CWP 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 CWP has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

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