Job Opening | JRF Taichung Office is Seeking a Part-Time Legal Specialist (Closed)

Combining civil society forces to continuously advance reforms in order to establish a fair, just, and trustworthy judiciary for the people. This is the mission of the Judicial Reform Foundation.

Do you want to walk a path different from traditional legal professionals and practice the ideals of fairness and justice through your work? This legal position is unlike ordinary legal administration; you will directly encounter firsthand disputes, collaborate with partners from diverse communities, and connect resources to promote reform advocacy, giving ideals a chance to be realized. The Taichung Office is a professional, enthusiastic, and dynamic workplace. Over the past two years, in addition to handling public grievances, we have regularly organized exhibitions, lectures, and dialogues with the public. We are now recruiting a part-time legal specialist to join our Taichung Office, and we welcome partners in Taichung to join us!

Position: Legal Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Responsibilities

1. Case work: Assist with the intake and interviews of cases at the Complaint Center, provide case services, and manage case progress.
2. Assist with the planning and execution of office exhibitions and lectures.
3. Intern training and capacity building.
4. General office administration tasks.

Qualifications

1. Graduates in law-related fields are preferred (current students and graduate students are welcome to apply).
2. Highly passionate about wrongful conviction rescue and the promotion of judicial human rights issues.
3. Identifies with non-profit organization work and is willing to make a long-term commitment to NGO work.
4. Sensitive to current affairs, possesses organizational skills, enjoys interacting with people and teamwork, and has patient coordination and communication abilities.
5. Experience in legal affairs or social advocacy is a plus.

Working Hours

Shift-based system. Generally from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, but flexible adjustments to work hours are required to accommodate evening meetings or weekend events at the office.

Work Location

Judicial Reform Foundation Taichung Office (No. 845, Sec. 2, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City, near MRT City Hall Station).

Working Conditions

Hourly wage of NTD 200, calculated based on actual working hours of the month and paid monthly. Minimum actual working hours of 60 hours per month. Other conditions comply with the Labor Standards Act.

Application Materials

1. One copy of resume (including a brief summary of education and experience), indicating the available start date.
2. Copies of highest education diploma and other education/experience certificates.
3. Other relevant supporting documents.

Interested applicants should email their application files by Wednesday, May 31, 2023, to Director Wang Ch'en-yün of our foundation (wcy@jrf.org.tw). Email subject line: "Applying for Part-Time Legal Specialist - [Name]". Qualified candidates will be notified for an interview. For questions, please contact the office at 04-23292372#12.