JOB VACANCY FOR ATTORNEY
Company: International Justice
Mission (IJM)
Category: Legal
Location: Tamale
Job status: Full-Time
Salary: GH
Education: Degree
Experience: 2 years
Job expires: 25 Feb-2021
International
Justice Mission (IJM) is an international organization working to protect the
poor and vulnerable from violence by partnering with the government to rescue
and restore victims of violence, and to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of
violence. IJM is seeking a talented Lawyer who will assist in representing
victims of child trafficking in investigations and seeking criminal
accountability for perpetrators of labor trafficking crimes within the project
area. This position is based in Tamale, Ghana and reports to the Manager,
Tamale Projects, IJM Ghana.
Responsibilities
• Support Ghana Police and Prosecutors in the
investigation and prosecution of child/forced labor trafficking perpetrators.
• Conduct research, brief writing and oral
advocacy on behalf of IJM clients.
• Track case related data on paper and electronic
case tracking management systems.
• Attend and/or participate in all legal proceedings
relevant to assigned cases.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of
legal proceedings in assigned cases.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings as
necessary in assigned cases.
• Ensure legal custody of rescued children for
partner shelters and compliance with child protection laws and policies.
• Identify, develop and implement capacity
building programs to strengthen the Public Justice System.
• Monitor legal policy information and
developments which are or may be applicable to IJM.
• Advise management on internal legal documents,
proceedings and organizational risk.
• Carry out additional assignments as directed by
the Manager, Tamale Projects.
Qualification
Required & Experience
• Relevant degree in law.
• Professional Certificate in Law and a member of
the Ghana Bar Association in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong critical thinking, legal analysis and
oral and written advocacy skills.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft
applications
• Experience in criminal litigation preferred.
• Strong cross-cultural abilities to work in an
international environment
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken
English.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills
Travel
Requirements
• This position requires travel to various regions
across Ghana.
Critical
Qualities
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by
the Apostles’ Creed;
• Willingness to work under potentially hazardous
conditions;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Disciplined with priorities;
• Patient and able to work well under stress;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, personable, with
a heart for service and sustained positive attitude;
• Punctual; manages time and resources effectively;
• Diplomatic, flexible, and mature in judgment;
• Effective team player and leader; and
• Evident passion to help people suffering
injustice and oppression.
Location: Tamale
How To Apply
For The Job
Send Cover Letter, Resume, & Statement of
Faith* By E-mail to:
ghanarecruiting@ijm.org
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your
Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM.
The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as
a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your
spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or
place of worship.
Closing Date: 25 February, 2021
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