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PROTECTION SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER
Location:
Cairo (Al Qahirah), Egypt
Company Name:
Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance - AMERA Egypt
Job Location:
Cairo (Al Qahirah), Egypt
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree
in Law
Professional Experience:
5
Years
Posted:
> 99 days ago
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Job Details: Designation PROTECTION SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER Job Description Working under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader and in
cooperation with the Protection Legal Officer, the Senior Legal
Officer (SLO) works with the Team Leader to advocate on behalf of
AMERA clients within the Egyptian legal system. The SLO shall provide
full representation and legal advice to clients as required, with a
focus on more complex claims, as well as regularly assisting with
screening clients. The SLO will assist the Team Leader in developing
and maintaining detailed procedures and protocols for the work of the
Protection Team, including procedures for receiving clients, assigning
cases, and developing case plans. The SLO works with the Team Leader
to coordinate and provide training for new interns and other staff on
Protection related matters. Subject to designation by the Team Leader,
the SLO shall assume the responsibilities of the Team Leader in his
absence, communications with UNHCR, and decision-making for the team.
Requirements1. Legal residency in Egypt. 2. The
SLO must be fluent in both oral and written Arabic. 3. As English
is the official operating language of AMERA, the SLO must have
superior written and oral English skills. 4. A Bachelor’s degree
in law or an LLM or JD required. 5. Five years’ experience working
as Egyptian Bar certified lawyer. 6. Experience of, and proven
ability in, advocating for clients in the Egyptian law enforcement and
court system, including with police stations and with the prosecutor’s
office. 7. Ability to prepare high-quality testimonies and legal
arguments for submission to the courts. 8. Ability to review
written material and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
9. Conscientious record-keeping of all actions taken regarding
clients’ cases. 10. Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize
workload in order to meet deadlines. 11. Ability to assist in the
development and oversight of effective systems for the smooth
functioning and management of a team. 12. Ability to handle
conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment while working with
limited resources. 13. Able to work independently and also to take
direction. 14. A positive attitude and sensitive manner when
dealing with clients including a range of interviewing skills for
dealing with challenging interview scenarios. 15. Diplomacy and
assertiveness; the ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues
with respect and care. 16. Maturity and discretion; ability to
work with and maintain confidential information. 17. A positive
attitude and collaborative approach to dealing with clients, interns
and staff 18. Understanding of a human rights, client-centered
approach.Responsibilities1. Undertake comprehensive
screening of clients to assess their security claim and determine if
full legal representation is appropriate. 2. Provide legal advice
where full representation is not appropriate. 3. Provide full
representation where appropriate. Functions related to representation
of Protection cases include (but are not limited to) the following:
a. Preparation of written statements b. Drafting of legal
arguments/submissions c. Obtaining documents to support client
cases such as witness statements etc. d. Preparation of clients
for the interviews at the police station, prosecution office and
courts. e. Accompaniment of clients to the police station,
prosecution office and courts to, for instance, file a police
complaint. f. Oral advocacy for clients before the police station,
prosecution office and, where appropriate, courts. g. Regularly
follow-up on the status of client cases with the police station,
prosecution office and courts through inquires made on the client’s
behalf h. Regularly communicate with clients on the status of
their cases at each step of the process. 4. Undertake legal
research in support of individual claims and for general
organisational research purposes. Maintain good working knowledge of
the current political and social situations in Egypt. 5. Maintain
good working knowledge of UNHCR guidelines, processes and procedures.
6. Assess clients’ needs for referral to psychosocial or other
care within AMERA or to other organizations. 7. Participate in
ongoing training activities and supervision to ensure commitment to
continued professional development. Employment Status
Full time
Type of Remuneration
Fixed salary
Job Location
Cairo (Al Qahirah), Egypt Job Requirements: Minimum Educational Qualification Bachelor's degree
in Law
Professional Experience
5
Years
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Languages known
Arabic
(Expert)
The Company: Company Name Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance - AMERA Egypt Description of the Company
Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) was founded as a UK Charity in January 2003, (Registered Charity No. 1098788), to promote the development of pro bono legal aid and psycho-social services for refugees in countries where such services are non-existent or insufficient and where legal representation and psycho-social support might assist them in realising their rights. The awareness of this need came out of several years of research in Africa and the Mediterranean region that exposed the appalling conditions in which most refugees live and the failure of states to protect them. Number of Employees 11 - 100
Information for Cairo
(EG-1900)
Location:
Cairo
Postal Area Code:
1900
State:
Al Qahirah
Country:
Egypt
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