Job Opening | JRF Taipei Office is Hiring: Full-Time Staff Attorney

A lawyer's stage extends far beyond the courtroom. The arena for defending fairness and justice can be found in parliament, the media, on the streets, and at the Judicial Reform Foundation. From the Su Chien-ho case to the Lee Ming-che case, we have steadfastly protected the rights of the vulnerable; from the 1999 National Judicial Reform Conference to the 2017 National Congress on Judicial Reform, we have forcefully monitored the arrogance of those in power. Looking ahead, Taiwan must continue internal reforms and strengthen the rule of law, while defending its sovereignty and stepping onto the international stage externally. Our team eagerly seeks fresh blood from the legal profession and is ready to provide a stage for full-time staff attorneys to showcase their talents!

Open Position

1 Full-time Staff Attorney.

Job Responsibilities (Scope of operations, not indicative of workload)

1. Legal Policy: Projects on legal policies such as alleviating judicial burdens, improving the quality of judgments, victim protection, and reform of the police and prosecutorial systems.
2. International Cooperation: Projects on international cooperation such as participation in international legal professional organizations, supporting Chinese human rights lawyers, and monitoring human rights conventions.
3. Case Advocacy: Projects on case-based advocacy such as wrongful conviction rescue, monitoring of judges and prosecutors, non-disclosure of investigations, and correctional facility human rights complaints.

Qualifications

1. Graduates of law-related departments or graduate institutes who hold an attorney qualification.
2. Individuals interested in researching judicial reform issues.
3. Individuals willing to participate in social movements and make a long-term commitment to NGO work.

Work Location

Taipei Office of the Judicial Reform Foundation (7F., No. 3, Lane 90, Songjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, near Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station).

Salary Range

NT$50,000–65,000. Salary for those with over five years of practice experience as an attorney is negotiable.

Application Materials

1. One copy of a personal resume and autobiography, indicating the earliest available start date. (Mandatory)
2. Copies of the highest degree diploma and attorney certificate. (Mandatory)
3. An essay titled "How to Promote Judicial Reform," approximately 1,500 words in length. (Mandatory)
4. Proof of English or foreign language proficiency. (Optional, but welcomed)
5. Proof of participation in public welfare services or social movements. (Optional, but welcomed)