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Intern Legal Officer

Digaf Microfinance Institution

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Legal Services

Law

Addis Ababa

0 years

1 Position

2025-06-20

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2025-06-28

Required Skills

advise on legal services

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Fields of study

Law

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Default Management & Loan Recovery

  • Assist in identifying and handling non-performing loans in coordination with the collections team.

  • Draft and issue legal correspondences, including demand letters and notices of default.

  • Support in initiating legal action for recovery of delinquent loans.

2. Legal Support in Debt Collection

  • Provide legal guidance to the collections team on loan recovery procedures.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal cases related to bad debts.

  • Collaborate with external legal counsel and debt recovery agencies when needed.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Assist in preparing case files, pleadings, and evidence for court proceedings.

  • Attend court hearings under supervision and support litigation follow-up.

  • Participate in negotiation and mediation efforts with defaulting clients.

4. Compliance & Legal Review

  • Ensure that all legal actions and recovery processes comply with national laws and microfinance regulations.

  • Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and update internal practices accordingly.

  • Support in reviewing loan contracts and legal documents for enforceability.

5. Documentation & Reporting

  • Keep systematic records of all legal recovery processes and actions.

  • Assist in compiling regular reports on the status of loan default cases and legal proceedings.

  • Provide updates and legal summaries to the Legal Team Leader and Operations Management.

Job Requirements

  • Final year law student or recent graduate (LL.B.) from a recognized university

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply through this email address: hr@digafcredit.com

deadline on June 27,2025 

Fields Of Study

Law

Skills Required

advise on legal services

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