Vacancy: Lawyer, Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre

http://www.refugeeresearch.net/node/7278

Posted Tue, 2010/10/26 – 09:18 by paulap
Deadine / Event Date:? 2010/10/26 – 09:15 – 2010/12/01 – 09:15
The Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre (“HKRAC”) is seeking a dedicated and passionate lawyer to coordinate and manage all aspects of HKRAC?s Clinical Programmes, including instructing and supervising law students in client representation. Unique in Hong Kong, the HKRAC Head of Clinical Programmes position provides experienced attorneys the opportunity to combine their direct services practice with academic instruction in the field of international refugee law.

Under the direct supervision of HKRAC?s Legal Director, the Head of Clinical Programmes will train and supervise J.D., LLM and LLB students enrolled in the HKRAC Refugee Legal Assistance Clinic, teach weekly clinical seminars at Hong Kong University and Chinese University of Hong Kong, and perform work on his/her own cases or other legal matters in representing the Clinic?s clients.

The Head of Clinical Programmes will liaise with HKRAC?s partnering law faculties. S/he will help coordinate HKRAC lawyer/caseworker trainings sessions and may attend local conferences and meetings on behalf of the organization.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, articulate and comfortable interacting with diverse segments of society, from law faculties to vulnerable clients. S/he will enjoy collaborating with HKRAC?s small staff of tireless refugee rights advocates and wider circle of dedicated volunteers and supporters.

Qualifications:

Qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction;

3-5 years of experience in refugee or human rights law, which may include relevant academic course work;

Experience in instructing and supervising students or volunteers;

Experience working with interpreters;

Experience conducting intake interviews;

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, a legal writing sample and a statement of interest to: info@hkrac.org with the subject line ?Head of Clinical Programmes?. This is a full-time position for a minimum of 18 months. Applicants must be available to start 1 December 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send all replies to: info@hkrac.org