Job Opening | JRF Taipei Office is Seeking: Full-time or Part-time Legislative Assistant Researcher (Closed)

Over the past 30 years, JRF has walked a long journey. In addition to traditional casework assistance, we actively participate in the legislative and policymaking processes, hoping to realize our judicial ideals on this land of Taiwan through multifaceted advocacy, monitoring, and cooperation. Looking ahead to 2025, we will undertake numerous legislative tasks and continuously monitor the government in implementing judicial reform policies. We 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 a professional, passionate, and proactive office, and we cordially invite you to join us. We are currently recruiting a legislative researcher for our Taipei Office, and we welcome partners in Taipei to join us!

1. Job Description

Department: Legal Policy Department.

1. In addition to responding to current affairs and judicial reform policy issues, this position specifically requires long-term engagement with reducing the judicial burden and improving adjudication quality, the Constitutional Court Procedure Act, the Crime Victim Protection Act, and the Digital Governance Task Force. Through collaboration with pro bono lawyers, scholars, and volunteers in the task force, the researcher will deepen policy and legislative discourses. Responsibilities include drafting reports, preparing agendas and minutes for task force meetings, and holding press conferences.
2. Advocacy & Education: Assist with legislative oversight and lobbying in the Legislative Yuan regarding the aforementioned legislative contents; conduct social advocacy from an educational perspective; promote legal education; train student volunteers; and organize lectures and related events.

2. Qualifications

1. Graduates of law or related departments/institutes who identify with the ideals of judicial reform and have an interest in research on public law, criminal law, and digital policy issues (graduate students currently enrolled are welcome to apply).
2. Ability to read foreign-language literature is a plus.

3. Work Location

Taipei Office: 4th Floor, No. 290, Minsheng W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City.

4. Salary Range

• Full-time: Starting salary for college graduates is NT$33,000, with adjustments made based on education and experience according to regulations. 3-month probation period (compensation during and after the probation period remains the same).
• Part-time: Hourly wage of NT$200, calculated based on actual monthly working hours and paid monthly. Other terms comply with the Labor Standards Act. 3-month probation period (compensation during and after the probation period remains the same).

5. Working Hours

• Full-time: Working hours are generally from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a two-day weekend. Attendance in the evening or on holidays is required when supporting events or meetings.
• Part-time: 2 to 3 days of attendance per week (negotiable). Office hours are generally from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. However, to accommodate evening meetings on weekdays, prior notice will be given and working hours will be adjusted to 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

6. Application Materials

1. 1 copy of Resume (including a brief description of education and work experience, and thoughts on judicial reform; please refer to the attachment)
2. Copies of highest education diploma and other certificates of education and work experience
3. Proof of foreign language proficiency, if applicable
4. Other relevant supporting documents

Interested applicants please send your electronic application files by [March 17, 2025] to elvin@jrf.org.tw, Attorney Lü Cheng-yen. (02)2523-1178 #37
＊Please indicate in the subject line: Position Applied For and Your Name.