About IRAP
The International Refugee Assistance Project (“IRAP”) is a dynamic and growing legal, policy, and advocacy organization that works to develop and enforce a system of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons around the world. We are the first organization to provide free and comprehensive legal representation to refugees through registration, protection, and resettlement processes. Since IRAP’s establishment, we have helped to resettle more than 3,800 individuals to 18 countries.
IRAP operates offices in the U.S. (New York City), Jordan (Amman), and Lebanon (Beirut). Our legal services are supplemented by a corps of pro bono lawyers from leading U.S. and international law firms and multi-national corporations, and law students who have created IRAP chapters across the United States and Canada. Through this work, we aim to assist refugees and other displaced people to find safe passage and to transform the landscape of refugee rights in the U.S. and internationally. IRAP has over 50 full-time staff, the majority of whom are based in the New York City office, with others working in field offices in Jordan and Lebanon or remotely. We are a nimble organization staffed by an innovative and collaborative team that is committed to high standards of quality and close partnerships with our clients, peers, and colleagues.Our Beirut Office consists of two staff attorneys, a humanitarian assistance coordinator, an office manager, and two members of our Intake & Legal Information team. Our Middle East Field Director and Data Director are also based in our Beirut Office. Our work is centered on providing remote and in person legal assistance with refugee resettlement through UNHCR and relocation through alternative pathways.
Opportunity
IRAP is seeking a Staff Attorney to be part of IRAP’s Legal Services team in our Beirut, Lebanon office. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in refugee, human rights, and immigration/international law, and to be part of a growing agency that makes an impact on the lives of refugees. The staff attorney will maintain a caseload directly representing refugees and will advocate on their behalf with the United Nations, U.S. and foreign governments, and other relevant agencies. The staff attorney will also liaise with IRAP NGO partners and civil society actors in Lebanon. The position reports to the Beirut Supervising Attorney.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location
This position is based in IRAP’s Beirut Office.
Salary
This role’s salary is set on a scale depending on years of relevant experience after law school. For five years of experience, we will pay $66,671.
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