Legal Volunteer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interviews with potential refugee clients and write interview-based reports
• Take client testimonies, draft legal submissions, provide self-representation advice, conduct legal and factual (including country of origin) research, attend UNHCR interviews, and/or help to prepare for trainings, meetings, and other events
• Contribute to HKRAC's monitoring and evaluation system
• Contribute to maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Director

Requirements:

Essential:

• Law student or law graduate
• Demonstrated interest in refugee or human rights issues
• Excellent oral and written communication and research skills
• Well-organised, able to work independently
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Willing and able to live in Hong Kong for the duration of the placement, without financial remuneration

Desirable:

• Experience working with refugees or other vulnerably and/or displaced people
• Fluency in Arabic, French, Sinhalese, Somali, Tamil, Tigrinya, Urdu or other refugee languages

This volunteer opportunity provides you with an excellent opportunity to:

• Work with a designated mentor: Our Legal Director will guide and train you on the job, helping you to gain transferrable skills for future employment
• Gain insight into legal services for refugees and the UNHCR RSD process
• Make a real impact as a member of our team, by advising and representing refugee clients and attending HKRAC staff meetings and events
• Develop knowledge and skills in international refugee law, client interviewing, and legal research and writing
• Take a high level of responsibility in a relaxed and supportive working environment
• Get an evaluation of your work and reference at the end of your time with us