Legal Fellow - Remote

Overview

The Legal Fellow position at Partners in Justice International (PJI) involves supporting justice processes for victims of grave crimes through research, training, and outreach.

In Short

• Conduct factual and legal research relating to PJI's work.
• Assist in planning and executing trainings with local partners.
• Engage in community outreach and coalition building.
• Write and publish reports on relevant legal issues.
• Participate in public meetings and legislative research.
• Keep current with international criminal law developments.
• Review evidence collected by local justice actors.
• Assist in supervising legal interns.
• Fulfill minimal administrative responsibilities.
• Work remotely and be available for meetings during UK time.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in international human rights law or international criminal law.
• Final-year law students, judicial clerks, LLM students, or recent law graduates preferred.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Experience in training and capacity building is a plus.
• Familiarity with community outreach and coalition building.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal field.
• Willingness to seek external funding for the fellowship.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Gain experience in international human rights law.
• Engage with global justice actors and stakeholders.
• Develop research and writing skills.
• Participate in meaningful capacity-building initiatives.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Support in applying for funding for the fellowship.