Job Opening Notice | JRF Taipei Office is Seeking: Legal Specialist (Closed)

Over the past 27 years since its establishment, JRF has not only engaged in traditional case rescue but also actively participated in the legislative process. We hope to realize our ideals for the judiciary in Taiwan through multifaceted advocacy, monitoring, and cooperation.

Unlike routine legal administrative work, this Legal Specialist position requires coordinating and communicating with academia, legal practitioners, the legislature, media, and allied organizations. By connecting various resources, the role aims to advance our shared ideals. Therefore, in addition to administrative competence, proactive thinking and the ability to contribute alternative perspectives to ongoing projects are required. We also encourage staff to propose new projects or alternative approaches to existing ones, thereby expanding the scope of judicial reform and human rights issues we care about. If you look forward to change, wish to foster change, and possess a fervent drive to reform society through law, we eagerly look forward to your joining us!

Job Responsibilities

Beyond case rescue, projects include assisting staff attorneys with legal research and lobbying, organizing seminars and press conferences, and coordinating meetings for lawyer panels and expert groups, covering the following four dimensions (not the workload of a single individual):

1. Project Management: Centered on advancing legislation, conducting project planning, schedule control, itinerary management, and document and file organization.
2. Case Rescue: Assisting in handling petition and wrongful conviction cases, including case management, schedule control, and answering hotline calls at the petition center.
3. Meeting Coordination: Scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, and sharing news information or internal communications.
4. Resource Integration: Sharing news information and updates from within the foundation or other project groups to foster a cooperative and communicative atmosphere.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of a law-related department or institute.
2. Previous legal work experience is a plus; experience in social advocacy is a plus; interdisciplinary expertise is a plus.
3. Willingness to make a long-term commitment to NGO work.

Work Location

Taipei Office: 7th Floor, No. 3, Lane 90, Sungjiang Rd., Taipei City, near Sungjiang Nanjing MRT Station.

Salary Range

Starting salary for college graduates is NT$30,000, with further adjustments based on education and experience in accordance with regulations.

Working Hours

Full-time position, two days off per week; must be able to work evening hours or weekends when events or meetings require.

Application Materials Required

1. One copy of personal resume and autobiography, indicating the available start date.
2. A brief written statement within one A4 page explaining your imagination and expectations for this job.
3. Copies of highest education diploma and relevant certificates/licenses.
4. Proof of English proficiency (other foreign language proficiencies are also acceptable).

Interested applicants should send their electronic application files by January 31, 2023, to lumi@jrf.org.tw, Attn: Attorney Ch'iao Cheng-hsiang, 02-2523-1178 # 22 (Please indicate in the subject line: Position Applied For and Your Name).