Legal Assistant

6 months ago

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates International Rescue Committee Full time

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

**Background/IRC Summary**:
The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

**Job Overview/Summary: -**

This position will be based in Abu Khashab and will focus on supporting rule of law protection programs in Northeast Syria. The International Rescue Committee is working to expand the scope of the PRoL portfolio in Northeast Syria programs, including adding legal aid activities. The Paralegal Program will play a key role in supporting and expanding the legal component of the IRC's protection programming. They are expected to directly support vulnerable refugees, IDPs and members of the host community to access their legal rights through awareness sessions, individual counseling and legal assistance. The Assistant will report to the Senior Legal Officer in the Hassakeh Office

**Responsibilities**:

- Under the supervision of the Legal Officer, provide clients with information on legal issues, work with clients to collect documents, and help clients complete requests.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding the status of the case and inquire about the status of the case.
- Maintain accurate and current physical and electronic files and detailed case notes, enter required data in a timely manner, meet all case reporting requirements within established timelines and standards, and assist in the completion of statistical, narrative and financial reports.
- Maintain strict client confidentiality and observe all other ethical practices/obligations as described in the IRC Program Policy Manual.
- Participate in all required training and webinars related to the job description.
- Providing individual legal advice in Abu Khashab camp.
- The legal assistant is responsible for collecting data and sending it to the legal officer.
- Receive and attend referrals from local NGOs, community members and international NGOs.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor are to enable and develop IRC programs.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- A university degree in law/legal studies.
- Approximately 2 years of experience practicing law and providing legal consultation, whether in the courts or with INGOs
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment
- Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as take independent initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

**Demonstrated Skills and Competencies**:

- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way - Professional Code of Conduct.
- Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
- Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
- Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork,

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