Temporary Consultant- Staff Attorney

Responsibilities

• Counsel and directly represent clients in a variety of case types including:
• Referral submissions to the US Refugee Admissions Program;
• Resettlement referral submissions to UNHCR;
• Family reunification cases to the United States;
• Screen potential clients, review intake interviews, and monitor closed case requests for assistance to determine whether legal assistance can be provided.
• Periodically support other IRAP departments as needed including by collaborating with IRAP’s US Office, Policy Department, and/or Litigation Department on any current and future high-impact efforts and the Department to reform and improve government systems and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Law degree and active admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction required.
• Minimum two years of experience post-US bar admission required.
• Experience providing direct legal services to immigrant, refugee, and/or displaced communities is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of U.S. law regarding refugees, asylees, and/or human rights is preferred.
• Experience with US family reunification immigration cases is preferred.
• Sensitive to client empowerment and working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTI clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency is required. Arabic proficiency preferred, but not required. Excellent skills in other languages are a plus, but are not required.
• Experience working internationally in a multinational work environment is preferred.
• Experience working with community-based and NGO partners is preferred.
• Ability to multitask, manage a high-volume workload, and be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
• Highly organized and motivated with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Personal or professional interest in the MENA region.