Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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.

Responsibilities or duties

• 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.

Qualifications or requirements

Candidates must be ready to begin in the third week of March and must be available full-time during the duration of the internship.

Experience needed

None specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The internship duration is 8 months.

• 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.