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VisionFund Micro Finance Institution 

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamationNo.40/96 which currently amended to626/2009 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the  pastoral and civic areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in four of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for Attorney I role. The successful applicants will have skills and experience that meet the ensuing requirements 

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution(S.C) External Vacancy Announcement  

Position – Attorney  

Major Responsibilities  ·

Assists the Branch staff in handling all issues related to collateral & the safe custody of all legal documents on real estate mortgage & chattel mortgage;  

Assists in registering & discharging mortgaged items;  

Ensures the safe custody of all legal documents on real esate mortgage & chattel mortgage; 

Draws up draft contracts, agreements, forms, letters of guarantee and other transactional documents,etc. that suit a specified purpose;  

Examines judgments & court rulings; analyzes their impact on company business & advises supervisor on approaches to be followed;  Gathering facts and establishing evidence, conducting investigations, examination analyses of cases and preparation of contracts and claims;  

Ensures the proper & timely delivery of notices to  tardy clients.

Investigates & takes proper legal actions to rectify theft, forgeries & misappropriation of funds & property;  

Complies & analysis information & statistics that would assist in carrying out court activities & provides legal advice & assistance to the branches in legal matters of limited complexity and gravity & in translation work of legal documents.  Looks into and analyzes law sources  similar as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and codes to prepare legal documents similar as briefs, pleadings, appeals contracts for review,etc.  

Prepares, cases, pleadings, suits, statements of claims, petitions, defenses, affidavits in the name and on behalf of the institution;  

Represents the branches before all levels of courts of law including police stations & public authorities;  Submits a written report to the branch & HO legal & Recovery Manager on the status of cases filed at court with collections made through court action.  

Qualification and Experience  

Parchment in law & minimum 2- years applicable experience  

Original language knowledge, communication skill & computer skill is advantageous.  

knowledge of civil &  marketable codes &  logical.  

How to Apply  

Candidates who fulfil the below requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of over to 3 references andnon-returnable copies of credentials in person to Bedele, Jimma, Nekemte, Bako, Guder, Ambo Branches or North West Area Operation Offices (Ambo), or VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org .  

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!