Freedom Jasmine is looking for a dedicated and experienced Lawyer/Legal Advisor to join our team in Azaz, Syria. This role is part of a broader peacebuilding initiative that aims to empower women and vulnerable groups affected by conflict and displacement in Northwest Syria.
Job Title: Lawyer/Legal Advisor
Location: Azaz, Syria
Project: Legal Advice Clinic, Freedom Jasmine
Key Responsibilities:
– Legal Advice: Provide clear, concise and confidential legal advice to clients on a variety of matters, with a particular focus on women’s rights, family law, property rights and civil rights.
– Case Assessment and Management: Assess and prioritize cases, with a focus on addressing issues affecting vulnerable women and displaced individuals.
– Legal Documentation and Drafting: Prepare essential legal documents, such as contracts, affidavits and petitions, that can help clients protect their rights.
– Legal awareness and education: Conduct sessions and workshops to educate women in the community about their legal rights, and enhance their ability to make informed decisions and protect themselves.
– Networking with legal and humanitarian networks: Collaborate with local legal authorities, NGOs and humanitarian agencies to ensure that clients receive comprehensive support and maintain their legal rights.
– Case follow-up: Regularly monitor the progress of cases, provide ongoing support and ensure that clients are informed of their rights and the status of their cases.
– Documentation and reporting: Maintain detailed and confidential records of all cases and prepare reports to the project manager on the impact of legal support activities.
Required skills:
– Legal expertise: Strong knowledge of Syrian law, particularly in areas related to civil law and family law, and experience in advocating for the rights of women and other vulnerable groups.
– Communication skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex legal information to clients in a way that enables them to understand and act on their rights.
– Empathy and client-centered approach: An empathetic and respectful approach to working with individuals affected by conflict and displacement.
– Community engagement: Skilled in conducting public awareness sessions and fostering a supportive environment for clients.
– Confidentiality and Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining high levels of confidentiality and ethical behavior, ensuring client trust and safety.
– Collaboration and Advocacy Skills: Ability to coordinate effectively with other legal, humanitarian and social service providers.
Job Requirements:
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field, with a focus on human rights or social justice as an advantage.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in legal consulting, preferably with experience supporting women and vulnerable groups in conflict-affected areas.
License: Valid license to practice law in Syria.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in Arabic (required); knowledge of English is an added advantage.
Commitment to Humanitarian Principles: Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the Humanitarian Principles, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEAH).
Application Link: https://forms.gle/MSV6zboAZnJmtf5o8