# Legal Assistant

**Company**: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
**Location**: Patra
**Job type**: contract
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Non-Profit

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## Description

IOM is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide support in implementing project activities through overseeing services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC) in the assigned Accommodation Center.

**Job Overview** The successful candidate will provide legal advice and assistance to UMC, organize information sessions, and maintain records of actions undertaken.

**Responsibilities**

- Provide legal advice in individual and group sessions to UMC regarding their rights, obligations, and procedures.

- Organize information sessions on the rights of minors and issues related to their legal status.

- Provide legal assistance during administrative and judicial procedures.

- Refer minors to programs of free provision of legal support and information.

- Support applications for residence/work permits and other legal documents.

- Keep records of actions undertaken and meet deadlines for children's legal and administrative procedures.

- Conduct research and provide counseling on legal and contractual issues.

- Maintain close communication and collaboration with government authorities.

**Requirements**

- University degree in Law from an accredited academic institution.

- At least one year of relevant professional experience, preferably in the migrant and refugee context.

- License to practice and/or Certificate of Registration in the relevant professional association.

- Computer knowledge MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

- Fluency in Greek and English or French (level B1/B2).

**Benefits**

- Reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

- Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment.

**Contract Details**

- Special Short-term ungraded contract (up to 9 months).

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## Skills

### Required
- Law
- MS Office
- Greek
- English
- French

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in Law
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment
- Valid driver's license

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