Legal Intern

~ Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is a unique non-profit organization which provides innovative legal assistance in fragile and conflict-affected state. LAW is a network and think tank of national, regional and international human rights lawyers. ~

Position Overview

Legal Action Worldwide is seeking candiates for a Legal Intern positon. The Legal Intern will perform duties and
responsibilities in accordance with the objectives and activities mentioned
below from LAW's office in Beirut. 

Responsibilities 

Legal: 

• Undertaking legal research and assisting
  in the development of legal documents;
• Analysing
  and summarising legal and policy documents; Attending
  and taking minutes at meetings where required in Lebanon;
• Organising legal
  trainings, roundtables and workshops;
• Representing
  the organisation to human rights and legal communities;
• Coordinating
  with other NGOs on joint projects and programmes;
• Serving
  as the first point of contact for intake of cases and managing the
  referral of cases;
• Preparing,
  proofreading and editing legal and other documents; and
• Any
  other duties as specified by the Executive Director of the organisation. 

Fundraising: 

• Identifying
  potential donors;
• Writing concept
  notes, proposals and applications for potential donors;
• Drafting
  donor reports and maintaining records to enable accurate and timely reporting; and
• Attending
  meetings with donors. 

Administrative: 

• Managing
  organisation website and keeping it up to date insofar as it relates to
  activities carried out in Lebanon and throughout the Middle East;
• Assisting with the
  overall operation of LAW in Lebanon including carrying out general
  administrative tasks; and
• Participating and
  taking minutes in meetings via Skype with colleagues around the world. 

Qualifications 

Skills and Qualifications Required:  

• Fluent in Arabic and English;
• Bachelors degree in law/ human rights;
• Knowledge of and experience working with
  international humanitarian and human rights law;
• Understanding of protection and displacement
  issues in the Middle East context would be an advantage;
• Knowledge
  of the UN mechanisms and international justice mechanisms;
• Experience planning and coordinating
  international conferences, roundtables and seminars;
• Excellent organisational skills and excellent
  analytical skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and
  strong technical literacy;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  and ability to work on own and take initiative; demonstrated experience
  working remotely;
• Excellent research and drafting skills; and
• Experience working with international NGOs is
  strongly preferred. 

Compensation: LAW is able to pay a small monthly stipend to cover travel and lunch costs.  

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to email your resume and a cover letter. 
• Closing date is April 30, 2016 and position commencement on May 1, 2016.