Job Opening | Taipei Office Legal Specialist Wanted (Closed)

Combining civil society forces to continuously advance reforms in order to build a fair, just, and trustworthy judiciary for the people.

This is the mission of the Judicial Reform Foundation.

Over the past 22 years, we have always aspired to enable every person on this land to find a secure foothold within the judicial system through oversight and advocacy. The recently concluded National White-Collar/Judicial Reform Conference heralds the dawn of a new era of reform. We urgently need passionate and resilient partners to brainstorm diverse and creative reform strategies together!

Do you want to walk a path different from traditional legal professionals and practice the ideals of fairness and justice through your work? We are an energetic and highly combative office, and we cordially invite you to join us!

1. Responsibilities

   1. Case Management (wrongful conviction cases, evaluation cases): interviewing clients, researching legal issues of cases, participating in defense counsel meetings, and devising rescue strategies with supportive groups
   2. Bill/Issue Research: researching systems related to cases

2. Qualifications

   1. Graduate degree or above in law-related departments is preferred
   2. Interested in social issues, with persistence and dedication to the value of fair trials
   3. Identifies with the ideals of judicial reform and is willing to make a long-term commitment to NGO work

3. Work Location

   Taipei Office (business trips may be required)

4. Compensation

   Salary range: NT$28,000–32,000 (taking a university graduate with no experience as an example)

5. Required Application Documents

   1. One copy of personal resume and autobiography, indicating the available start date
   2. Copies of highest education diploma and other academic/professional experience certificates
   3. Other relevant supporting documents

Interested applicants please send electronic application files to ufanchen@jrf.org.tw by December 31, 2017 (please indicate in the subject line: Application for Taipei Office Legal Specialist)