Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre - Legal Director
The Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre (HKRAC) was founded 4 years ago and
is the only charitable organization dedicated to pro bono legal aid for
refugees making claims for asylum before the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Hong Kong. In this time, HKRAC has
assisted over 800 refugees and their families, and has also established
several innovative legal clinical programmes with universities in Hong
Kong, successfully advocated fairer procedures at UNHCR and recruited
and trained volunteers.
We seek a dedicated and effective lawyer to direct all aspects of
refugee legal aid at HKRAC.
Under the supervision of HKRAC's Executive Director and Board of
Directors, the Legal Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects
of casework management, client representation and advice, advocacy and
referrals. S/he is also responsible for the recruitment, training and
supervision of Staff Attorneys and Volunteer Caseworkers who are
involved in HKRAC's refugee legal aid project. The Legal Director will
supervise up to 5 full time staff members as well as our volunteer
caseworkers.
The Legal Director will also work closely with HKRAC's law firm
sponsors. S/he will oversee caseworker trainings and will attend local
and international conferences and meetings on behalf of the organization.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, articulate and comfortable
interacting with diverse segments of society, from vulnerable clients to
corporate sponsors. S/he will enjoy collaborating with HKRAC's small
staff of tireless refugee rights advocates and wider circle of dedicated
volunteers and supporters.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction;
* A minimum of 5 years experience in refugee or human rights law;
* Experience in managing and supervising staff or volunteers;
* Excellent legal research and drafting skills;
* Public speaking experience;
* A demonstrated commitment and sensitivity toward vulnerable and/or
displaced people;
* Fluent in both spoken and written English
Please send your CV and Statement of Interest by 12 August 2011 to:
[log in to unmask] with the subject line Legal Director Position.
Interviews of selected applicants will be conducted from 17 August 2011.
Please send all replies to: [log in to unmask]
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