Legal Assistance Consultant (Independent Contractor)

The Legal Assistance Consultant works closely with local authorities and IRC Protection Officer to manage legal cases, provide legal information, and facilitate access to justice for displaced persons along the Thai-Myanmar border. The role involves coordination with government agencies and community organizations to strengthen referral mechanisms and conduct legal awareness activities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Deputy District Chief/Camp Commander and IRC Protection Officer to receive and manage legal cases.
• Provide basic legal information and facilitate access to justice for displaced persons, including those authorized to work outside temporary shelter areas.
• Coordinate with government agencies, community-based organizations, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen referral mechanisms.
• Conduct legal awareness and legal education activities for displaced persons.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on activities and outcomes.
• Maintain case management records including consultations, complaints, referrals, and legal assistance provided.
• Support coordination within temporary shelter areas and with external agencies, including occasional travel for case referrals and inter-agency liaison.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal assistance, legal aid, or related legal services.
• Knowledge of human rights and labor law is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of displacement issues and experience working with mobile and displaced populations, including refugees and migrant workers.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to engage effectively with communities and government agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, online communication platforms, and mobile technology.
• Flexible and willing to travel to temporary shelter areas and other locations as required to support legal assistance, case management, and referral activities.
• Excellent written and spoken Thai language skills.
• Ability to communicate in English, Burmese and/or Karen languages will be considered a strong advantage.

Skills

• Legal Assistance
• Legal Aid
• Human Rights
• Labour Law
• Displacement Issues
• Refugee Protection Principles
• Migrant Rights
• Community Engagement
• Government Coordination
• Case Management
• Referral Mechanisms
• Legal Awareness Training
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Online Communication Platforms
• Mobile Technology
• Case Law Management

Languages

Thai, English, Burmese, Karen