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Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)

Paralegal

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2025
Summary
Published: Aug 14, 2025 Vacancy: 1 Gender: No Preference
Age: Not Specified Career Level: Mid Level Experience: 2 Year
Salary: Negotiable Location: Dinajpur
Requirements

Education


  • Bachelor/Honors

Experience


  • 2 Year

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in NGO program implementation.
  • Self-driven, well-organized, and able to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines independently and within a team.
  • Strong communication, drafting, and report-writing skills in both Bangla and English.
  • Proficient in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email communication.
  • Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Context

Job Overview:
BLAST is hiring a Paralegal for its Dinajpur Unit under a project focused on supporting justice seekers, especially religious and ethnic minorities affected by the July Uprising. The Paralegal will work closely with the staff lawyer to provide legal assistance, raise awareness, document cases, and connect affected individuals with appropriate legal and support services.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal Support
  • Assist in receiving and documenting legal aid applications.

  • Provide legal information and guidance; refer complex matters to BLAST lawyers or external agencies.

  • Help clients gather and complete documentation for legal processes.

  • Liaise between clients and BLAST’s legal team for ongoing case management.

  • Submit applications to courts, police, local administration, or other entities like the July Foundation.

2. Community Engagement
  • Conduct courtyard meetings, awareness sessions, and dialogues with local communities and minority groups.

  • Monitor local trends, threats, and community needs.

  • Coordinate with government, law enforcement, and NGOs to protect minority rights.

3. Fact-Finding & Documentation
  • Interview affected individuals/families and document cases using structured formats.

  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical data collection standards.

  • Submit interview summaries within one business day.

4. Reporting & Information Management
  • Update cases in the Case Management System (CMS) and support MIS and report generation.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports.

  • Participate in capacity-building workshops and training sessions.

5. Administrative Support
  • Assist with organizing events, training, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Follow up on court and police-related documentation.
  • Maintain regular communication with supervisors and contribute to team learning and improvements.


Compensation & Other Benefits
  • T/A
  • Mobile bill
  • Tour allowance
  • Weekly 2 holidays
  • Salary Review: Half Yearly
  • Lunch Facilities: Partially subsidize
  • Festival Bonus: 2

Other Benefits


As per Organization's policy.

Work Place

Work from Office

Employment Status

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Job Location

Dinajpur

Company Information
Company Name: Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST)

Address: BLAST, 1/1, Pioneer Road, Kakrail Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh


Business Type : NGO/Development

Website Link : blast.org.bd
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