Молодша_ий юрист_ка // Junior National Lawyer

Global Rights Compliance (GRC) is an international human rights law foundation specialising in international humanitarian & criminal law. GRC has been present in Ukraine since 2015 where we work with the OPG, law enforcement agencies and CSOs to support the documentation and investigation of international crimes to bring about accountability. GRC is part of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA), initiated by the US, the EU, and the UK to aid Ukrainian law enforcement agencies. Special expert groups known as Mobile Justice Teams (MJTs) are composed of legal specialists who support the Prosecutor General’s Office and regional prosecutor’s offices, working closely with investigators and prosecutors to provide support in prosecuting international crimes, advising & assisting in the documentation, investigation, case building and prosecution.

 MJTs operate throughout Ukraine in areas of interest to the OPG and have acquired an intimate knowledge of the conflict operating environment, and built trust-based relationships with all criminal justice system actors, relevant governmental bodies, CSOs and international partners offering a strong blend of technical expertise and knowledge of the Ukraine context/conflict.

 GRC is seeking Ukrainian legal professionals with experience preferably in practising law to assist investigations and prosecutions of war crimes and other violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. 

 Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine.

Contract Duration: 6 months with probable extension, commencing as soon as possible.

 Remuneration: GRC offers competitive remuneration ranging from Euro 1700 – 2500 gross per month depending on the candidates’ professional experience and fit for the role.

The Challenge

●      Undertake systematisation and analysis of  large amounts of data.

●      Carry out legal and factual research.

●      Collect information for investigative purposes.

●      Assist in drafting project deliverables.

●      Facilitate meetings and other interactions with relevant stakeholders including interpretations as needed.

●      Facilitate during crime scenes visits, as required.

●      Provide other assistance to senior lawyers and senior investigators.

 Your Background

●      University degree in Law.

●      Professional legal experience (experience in practising law is an advantage, i.e. working in law firms, prosecution service, courts, etc.)

●      Flexible and creative; able to work in an changeable & fast-moving environment, proactive, able to anticipate problems with a solutions-oriented mindset.

●      Practical thinker, able to break down and pursue the elements required to operationalise a strategy.

●      Administratively competent; able to manage competing and urgent demands.

●      Able to undertake frequent travel and take part in one- or two-week field missions within Ukraine.

●      Able to provide written and oral translations.

●      Practical experience of working with highly sensitive material and an ability to demonstrate the requisite skill in storing, sharing and working with such material. 

●      Fluency in English and Ukrainian, written and verbal skills.

●      Experience in domestic criminal law, international criminal law or international humanitarian law is desirable.

●      Practical experience working with Ukrainian justice actors is desirable.

●      Fluency or competency in Russian is desirable.

How to Apply:  Please submit your CV and Cover Letter in English to the following link: Click Here to Apply – Junior National Lawyer by the 31^st of October 2024. In case you experience any issues when applying please email: [email protected]