Special Counsel for Intervention - Cebu, Philippines

The Need

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking an experienced Filipino attorney to serve as Special Counsel for Intervention in Cebu, Philippines. The qualified candidate will assist the Director of Legal Intervention in developing, coordinating and implementing IJM’s legal strategy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain tangible accountability for perpetrators and/or relief for victims in cases concerning trafficking in persons and commercial sexual exploitation;
• Act as private prosecutor in cases where it is necessary to assure the zealous prosecution of the accused in assigned cases;
• Attend and/or participate in all legal proceedings relevant to assigned cases;
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings as necessary in assigned cases;
• Conduct paralegal trainings, police trainings, judges’ and prosecutors’ trainings, advocacy campaigns and/or multi-disciplinary trainings on anti-trafficking;
• Assist in drafting the legal brief bank on issues related to anti-trafficking; and
• Perform other related duties as required and necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Filipino (fluency in oral and written Cebuano highly desirable but not required);
• Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines;
• Excellent academic credentials;
• Minimum of one year legal experience, criminal litigation preferred;
• Strong legal research and writing skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the poor and the oppressed;
• Strong leadership skills; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Critical Qualities

• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
• Attention to detail and disciplined with priorities;
• Personable and mature judgment;
• Works well under stress;
• Patient, persistent, creative, flexible, diplomatic, independent;
• Professionalism in demeanor, written and oral communications;
• Ability to achieve goals in a cross-cultural setting;
• Effective as a team player and leader; and
• Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM’s goals.

Organization Information

• Competitive salary, with medical benefits;
• Position reports to the Director of Legal Intervention;
• Applications accepted until the position is filled; and
• Target date for hire is immediate.
  
  

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The Mission

International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems.