Legal Intern at FINCA Microfinance Bank

Department:

Location: FINCA Branch, Arusha

Validity period: 04/08/2026 – 17/08/2026

Job summary

The Legal Intern will focus on assisting legal department in all aspects and ensure the Institution is defended from litigation risk and other related risks.

Reporting to: Legal Counsel

Essential duties

1.Attending court session/filing of pleadings in court

• Draft pleadings for all credit-related cases instituted against or for the bank.
• File pleadings in respect of credit-related cases instituted for or against the bank.
• Attend court sessions and record court proceedings in all cases in various courts against the Bank.
• Conduct research on legal matters.
• Follow up on all official matters with courts and tribunals.
• Giving opinion on court matters.
• Give legal advice on legal matters.
• Preparation, Updating, and maintain case register in respect of incoming cases, and closed cases

2. Registration of security documents

• To draft documents related to mortgage
• Preparation, Updating, and maintain collateral registration register.

 3. Police Cases/Fraud

• Report cases to the police and collect necessary documentation in support of these cases.
• Follow up/attend criminal cases, liaise with the external lawyers in preparing witnesses and evidence required.
• Follow up on all pending police cases.
• Other tasks may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Must be outgoing, energetic and able to work in courts.
• Legal practice experience is necessary.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Work comfortably for up to 8 hours a day

How to apply

Apply: Send your CV not later than August 17, 2026 to [email protected]

#Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted