Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide legal information and guidance to displaced persons and community-based organizations within temporary shelter areas in Mae Sot District Soi 14, Thailand.
The successful candidate will support the Deputy District Chief/Camp Commander in providing legal information and guidance on the Thai justice system and community justice mechanisms in the camps. They will receive complaints, conduct fact-finding, provide legal counseling, and facilitate legal assistance for displaced persons residing in temporary shelter areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal information and guidance to displaced persons and community-based organizations
- Receive complaints, conduct fact-finding, and provide legal counseling
- Coordinate with government authorities, community-based organizations, and relevant civil society networks
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to strengthen and support referral mechanisms
- Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports on activities and outcomes
Deliverables:
- Maintenance of case management records
- Activity reports and participant records for all legal awareness and legal education activities conducted
- Monthly progress report and scheduled quarterly report
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Law
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal assistance, legal aid, or related legal services
- Demonstrated understanding of displacement issues and experience working with mobile and displaced populations
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, online communication platforms, and mobile technology
- Excellent written and spoken Thai language skills
- Ability to communicate in English, Burmese, and/or Karen languages will be considered a strong advantage