Job offer: Legal Volunteer

We are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:

Job Type: Contractor

Reporting Manager: Deputy Country Director

Department: Casework

Office : Cambodia

Overview

The Legal Volunteer is responsible for using his/her skills and experience to effectively collaborate with IJM’s multi-disciplinary casework teams, support IJM representation of IJM Cambodia’s clients in civil cases and ensure successful prosecutions in labor trafficking criminal cases.

Key Result Areas

The success of this role is measured by key result areas which are listed below:

1. Support IJM Cambodia’s representation of clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients as directed;
2. Conduct research, brief writing and verbal advocacy on behalf of IJM’s clients.

Duties

• Roles and Responsibilities:
• Assist IJM attorney to follow up IJM court case both first instance & provincial courts;
• Draft legal document and submit to the court including monitoring court documents;
• Pick up all court documents (summon belong to victims or attorney invitation);
• Write report of all court proceedings (IVJ preparation, IVJ, Trial Preparation and Client Initial Meetings);
• Prepare both electronic and physical case fi1es;
• Provide verbal translation for Khmer - English.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information related to IJM internally and in accordance with the attached non-disclosure Agreement.
• Perform other associated duties as required.
• Training and Development:
• Contribute to curriculum design and support training at legal education workshops, as assigned.
• Documentation, Reporting & Data Management:
• Provide monthly and quarterly report, data management in JDS, etc.;
• Conduct research, attend meetings; interview clients and witnesses, gather evidence; and appear before courts, legislative bodies, and other authorities, and handle other details in preparation for a trial.
• Clerical and Administration:
• Participate in all Casework department administrative and planning processes, including weekly team meetings, annual goal and work plan design and implementation, mid-year and year-end evaluations.
• Updating Casework Spreadsheets including Casework Trackers (referrals/existing cases) as requested by supervisor and M & E.
• Fieldwork Projects:
• Provide effective, appropriate and ethical legal support to IJM’s clients in labor trafficking-related civil cases;
• Attending court to obtain lawyer’s documents and meet with judges/clerks to collect the court documents.  
• Follow up with courts to track trial and appeal dates, and notify relevant staff
• General tasks:
• Provide written and verbal translation in English/Khmer for legal documents;
• Prepare for court includes keeping abreast of the latest laws and judicial decisions.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• University degree in law (LLB) or a related field;
• Experience working in professional, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural working environments;
• Experience working with government officials or ministries preferred;
• Experience working on labor trafficking cases highly preferred.
• Technical Competencies:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in Khmer and English;
• Analytical skills;
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Non-Technical Competencies:
• Effective team player and works respectfully and collaboratively with social workers, law enforcement, and other professional partners in a multicultural environment;
• Demonstrates highest ethical, honest, trustworthy and appropriate behavior in all situations according to Cambodian law, legal ethics, international human rights standards and IJM’s child protection policy;
• Attention to detail and highly organized;
• Flexible, generous and mature in interpersonal interactions;
• Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude;
• Proven ability to utilize creative problem solving, critical thinking, and complex analysis to accomplish difficult goals;
• Proactive and disciplined with priorities and accomplishes goals within a timeline;
• Demonstrates humble leadership and ethical stewardship of people, time and resources.