Police Duty Solicitor – Job Application
Position: Police Duty Solicitor
Based: Kaduna, Kano and Sokoto Nigeria
Reports to: Program Manager
Duration of Engagement: August 2025 to March 2026 (8 months)
Closing date:
Global Rights is a foremost human rights and governance capacity-building non-governmental organization (NGO). The organization works at the intersection of the protection, promotion and fulfilment of human rights through good governance. We provide technical assistance and training to enable local partners document and expose human rights abuses, conduct community outreach and mobilization, advocate for legal and policy reform, and provide legal and paralegal services.
The Police Duty Solicitor will provide pro bono, timely, and rights-based legal assistance to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at designated police stations. The role involves legal representation, advocacy, and close coordination with justice sector actors to ensure survivors access needed legal and psychosocial support services.
Target Communities:
Kano State
1. Kawo community (Nassarawa LGA)
2. Kofar Gabas community (Tofa LGA)
3. Sabon Gari community (Wudil LGA)
Sokoto State
1. Shuni District, Dange Shuni LGA (Sokoto South Senatorial District)
2. Chimola District, Gwadabawa LGA (Sokoto East Senatorial District)
3. Gagi District (Sokoto North Senatorial District)
4. Kware District (Sokoto North Senatorial District)
Kaduna State
1. Rigachikun (Igabi LGA)
2. Iyan Juma (Zaria LGA)
3. Zonkwa (Zangon Kataf LGA)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide free legal advice and support to survivors of SGBV at police stations.
- Represent clients during police questions, bail hearings, and other relevant legal procedures.
- Facilitate referrals to courts, Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), and other justice-related services.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all legal services and client interactions.
- Collaborate with law enforcement officers, SARCs, and community response teams to improve survivor outcomes.
- Participate in trainings related to SGBV, trauma-informed care, legal ethics, and community justice.
- Prepare and submit timely reports and updates to the project team as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (BL); must be called to the Nigerian Bar.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post-call experience, preferably in criminal law, human rights law, or legal aid work.
- Demonstrated experience working with survivors of SGBV or other vulnerable groups is a strong advantage.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian legal and criminal justice systems, especially as they relate to gender justice.
- Knowledge of English and Hausa
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
