Legal Officer

Provide legal information, counselling, and assistance to affected populations in Ukraine.

This opening is not available anymore. Do not try to apply for this job.

IRC - The International Rescue Committee

Open positions at IRC

Legal

Open application form Original post

Provide legal information, counselling, and assistance to affected populations in Ukraine.

You have:

Higher education in law.
Valid Attorney’s License (registered at the Bar Association) preferred.
Previous experience in legal information, counselling and assistance, preferably with an NGO.
Experience facilitating group activities, trainings and workshops and mentoring others.
Bilingual in Ukrainian and Russian, with good verbal and writing skills in English preferred.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries.
Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with ability to work with data entry using software on tablets.

Can you describe a time when you had to provide legal assistance to someone in need?	This question assesses your practical experience in providing legal support.	Provide a specific example highlighting your role, the challenges faced, and how you resolved the issue.
How do you ensure confidentiality while working with clients?	This question evaluates your understanding of client confidentiality principles.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with NGOs in a legal context.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to communicate complex legal information to individuals without legal backgrounds?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a time you worked with a team to deliver legal assistance. What was your role?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize legal cases when facing multiple demands?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a challenging legal case you handled and the outcome.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think are the biggest legal challenges faced by displaced individuals in Ukraine?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.