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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Job Opening: Assistant Lobbyist-ACLU in D.C.

The Washington Legislative Office (WLO) of the American Civil Liberities Union seeks applicants for a full-time Lobbyist Assistant. The Lobbyist Assistant will work directly with the ACLU Legislative and/or Policy Counsels on pending federal legislation, regulatory matters, research, and policy proposals. The Lobbyist Assistant will provide support to the organization’s federal legislative and executive branch lobbying effort.
For more information and to apply to the position visit Career Service's Job Posting ID number 8310.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Refugee Legal Coordinantor Needed in Morocco

Droit et Justice is seeking a Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator for its office in Casablanca, Morocco
 

Organizational Profile

 
Founded in 2009 by Reda Oulamine and Mourad Faouzi, independent of any political organization, Droit et Justice Association is non-profit organization that aims to help improve the judicial system and the Rule of Law in Morocco, the equal application of law to all regardless of social class or wealth, and maximum respect for civil liberties. The organization is dedicated to changing the current mindset that prevails in the court system by condemning and supporting dysfunctions in judicial cases. Droit et Justice organizes and promotes concrete actions of awareness, including demonstrations, seminars, conferences, and justice awareness roadshows; establishes contacts with institutions, organizations, and national and international non-governmental organizations; prepares reports on the different categories of rights, including civil and criminal, commercial, public and private, national and international standards of human rights; makes recommendations and reform proposals; and conducts studies and legal research projects in all areas of law.

 
Role and Responsibilities

 
The Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator will be required to:
  • Promote knowledge on refugee law by organizing training sessions and supporting the other pro-bono lawyers who take on cases.
  • Organize monthly visits to refugee communities and NGOs at the borders.
  • Provide legal aid and representation to migrants seeking refugee status through the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
  • Prepare monthly narrative and financial reports of the project and keep track of the documentation related to each activity.
  • Manage logistics, such as communication with the Droit et Justice refugee contact person in Rabat, as well as all the necessary transportation and support for clients.
  • Ensure the overall efficient and effective operation of the project. Since this is the NGO’s first experience in pro-bono legal aid, the Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator will help the team of trained lawyers become acquainted with the process of pro-bono legal aid for refugees.

Qualifications and Experience


Essential:
  • Advanced, qualifying degree in law with active Bar membership
  • French language fluency
  • Minimum of three years of professional legal experience
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience working specifically with refugees or migrants
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to work effectively under pressure
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:
  • Arabic fluency or proficiency
  • Prior experience preparing financial and narrative reports
  • Prior experience leading professional training sessions

Salary

The gross monthly salary for this position throughout the twelve-month period will be €1170.

How to Apply


Applicants for the Refugee Legal Aid Coordinator position should send a resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation to Sofia Rais at sofia@droitetjustice.org and barbara.harrellbond@gmail.com

Applications will be received until the position is filled, with a preference for applicants who can start immediately. Applicants must be able to begin work as soon as possible, no later than August 1, 2013.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Practitioner-in-Residence Opening at Syracuse University College of Law

Syracuse University College of Law is seeking a Practitioner-in-Residence with criminal practice experience for its Office of Clinical Legal Education.  Additional experience in real estate transactions is desirable, though not required.  The Practitioner will work with clinic faculty and students on clinic cases (primarily criminal cases).  The initial contract period will commence on August 19, 2013, and end on June 30, 2014.  Future contract periods, if the Practitioner is renewed, would be for 12 months, commencing on July 1 of each year.  Salary is commensurate with the candidate's prior experience.  The Practitioner will be considered a full-time, non-tenure track, employee of the College of Law, and will receive all applicable employee benefits. The College of Law is particularly interested in applicants who will bring diversity to the faculty.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree and be admitted to the New York State Bar.  Also, at least three years of experience in criminal law is required.  Experience in real estate transactions and teaching and supervisory experience is preferred.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and at least three references via Syracuse University's job opportunity website, https://www.sujobopps.com/.  Applications will be accepted until June 17, 2013.  Syracuse University is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  

Deborah Kenn
Professor of Law
Associate Dean of Clinical and Experiential Education Director, Office of Clinical Legal Education Director, Community Development Law Clinic Syracuse University College of Law
315-443-4582

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Intern Position at International Organization in New York-Potential to Telecommute


Overview:


UNITED SIKHS is a UN-affiliated, international non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian relief, human development and advocacy organization, aimed at empowering those in need, especially disadvantaged and minority communities across the world.

Position Information:


UNITED SIKHS is seeking Legal Interns to work on the Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Report, 2013. This report is the only one of its kind covering human & civil rights violations perpetrated against the Sikh community; it has exposed serious civil and human rights issues that were previously not being reported. Each year, it is referenced by legal professionals and governmental agencies, and it serves as a surveying and reporting mechanism that easily can feed into the Universal Periodic Review process of the United Nations. To view the 2012 report click here: http://unitedsikhs.org/docs/CivilAndHumanRightsReport2012.pdf

Along with the report, interns will assist with the tasks towards organizing the Annual Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference where the Global Report will be released. They will search for, and send out invites to lawyers, law professors, elected officials, UN Rapporteurs, ambassadors and envoys. Interns will maintain a shared database of the same. Interns may be asked to perform various other tasks related to the conference.

Minimum Requirements:


Interns will be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word.

Interns will also be assisting in the ongoing work on UNITED SIKHS ICHRA (International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy) cases. Examples include cases of employment discrimination, hate crime, school bullying, and advocacy on behalf of minorities having issues with the DHS, TSA, CBP, ICE and the FBI. Interns may be asked to liaison with the aforementioned federal and other state agencies. They may be asked to do legal research, work on briefs, write memos and draft letters.

Both JD and LL.M. students are eligible to apply.

Interns will be working out of our Manhattan office located at 4 W, 43 St, Ste.401, New York, NY. They will be required to report to the office once or twice a week, but can work from home otherwise. As the time for completion of the Global Report and the date for the Global conference approach near, interns will be required to come to the office more often.

 Weekend work and reporting to office may be required.

This is an unpaid position. Travel expenses may be given in some cases.

To Apply:

Please send resume, coverletter, and short writing sample to the CLSR Fellow abbagail.c.geroux@nesl.edu.