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Center for Asylum Protection (CAP) is looking for a passionate and qualified Legal Advisor. CAP provides free legal aid services to urban asylum seekers and refugees in Bangkok, Thailand. The Legal Advisor will assist asylum-seekers by advising clients in the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) process with UNHCR and completing other related tasks. This position reports to the Legal Advocacy Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Tasks:

• Assist asylum-seekers in applications for refugee recognition with UNHCR in Bangkok, by:
  1. Assisting clients in preparing statements;
  2. Preparing briefs in support of applications;
  3. Conducting legal research related to refugees and on specific issues or themes;
  4. Conducting country of origin information research;
• Conduct workshops and trainings for asylum-seekers;
• Assist in CAP’s protection work;
• Maintain and regularly update client records in accordance with CAP standards;
• Coordinate with service providers and liaise with additional support contacts as necessary; and
• Assist on refugee advocacy projects as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Law degree;
• Demonstrated experience in refugee or immigration law; RSD experience preferred;
• Excellent research and legal writing skills;
• Experience conducting interviews, ideally experience working with interpreters;
• Fluency in English;
• Other language skills highly valuable;
• Willingness to learn on the job and be a self-starter;
• Flexibility and being a good team player;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;

In addition, the Legal Adviser will need a warm and friendly manner, a commitment to advocating for vulnerable people, and a passion for refugee rights.

Compensation:                                                              

The Legal Adviser will receive a thorough induction and on-going support and training. The Legal Adviser will receive a competitive compensation package, including a monthly allowance, medical stipend, housing allowance, paid personal leave, initial airfare to Bangkok, and a visa and work permit. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, 2 unedited writing samples and 3 professional references to lepakorn.ph@capthailand.org indicating “Application–Legal Adviser” in the subject. Please note any language skills.