Legal Consultant/Staff Attorney – Legal Education Program Jobs In Egypt And Career In American Bar Association Vacancies In Cairo 2015
Employer American Bar Association
Job Title Legal Consultant/Staff Attorney – Legal Education Program
Vacancy Deadline(mm/dd/yy) 8/5/2015
Languages Arabic, Excellent
English, Excellent
Country Egypt
City Cairo
Job Category Legal Affairs, Administration, Training
Job Type Full Time
Job Level Junior
As instructed by the Legal Education Advisor or Country Director: • Assist with developing, implementing and reporting on ABA’s legal education programs in Egypt including working with Universities to: o Organize training events to enhance law faculty teaching skills and curriculum; o Organize training events to support the establishment of legal clinics; and o Organize student training activities; • Assist with developing, implementing and reporting on ABA’s continuing legal education program in Egypt including working with partner entities to: o Organize curricula and training events for young lawyers; and o Assist with institutionalization of CLE in Egypt • Assist with designing, developing and delivering, programs including: o Planning, organizing and conducting seminars, workshops and other training events (including some logistical arrangements, preparation of substantive materials, and oversight of other local services providers) and, o Preparation of legal reports and assessments on substantive programmatic issues and activities • Monitor legal and other relevant Egyptian political and policy developments and report on them to ABA leadership and staff as necessary; • Prepare legal analysis and background materials; • Translate various documents from English to Arabic and vice versa; • Assist with Visiting Legal Specialists’ orientations and activities; • Communicate with local and regional partners on behalf of the ABA as directed by the Legal Education Advisor or the Country Director; • Represent ABA at meetings with local partners and/or members of the international community as directed by the Legal Education Advisor or Country Director; • Any other relevant duties as determined by the Legal Education Advisor or Country Director to be necessary to the position.
Qualifications • Law degree; • Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and excellent written and verbal English language skills • Minimum of 4 years out of law school • Egyptian citizenship
Gender Any
Car owner Any
Education major Law
Experience 3 - 5 Years.
Other Skills • Commitment to, and positive attitude about, ABA programmatic objectives • Strong work ethic and analytical and problem solving skills • Integrity and adherence to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and performance • Flexibility in approach to changes in programmatic needs • Ability to take initiative, work independently and cope effectively under pressure • Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English • Strong Arabic/English translation capabilities • Team player, able to mentor other staff in developing skills and to assist other staff when needed • Professional demeanor, including tact and diplomacy in dealing with people • Reliable and dependable, including office attendance and work deadlines • Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Salary (L.E.) Negotiable
Comments Extended and irregular hours and field travel to cities outside of Cairo may at times be required, including during evening and weekends. The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative Egypt Office is a local branch of a foreign NGO duly registered under Egypt Law No. 84.
Job Contact Email egyptrecruitment@abaroli.org
Legal Consultant/Staff Attorney – Legal Education Program Jobs In Egypt And Career In American Bar Association Vacancies In Cairo 2015
Employer American Bar Association
Job Title Legal Consultant/Staff Attorney – Legal Education Program
Vacancy Deadline(mm/dd/yy) 8/5/2015
Languages Arabic, Excellent
English, Excellent
Country Egypt
City Cairo
Job Category Legal Affairs, Administration, Training
Job Type Full Time
Job Level Junior
As instructed by the Legal Education Advisor or Country Director: • Assist with developing, implementing and reporting on ABA’s legal education programs in Egypt including working with Universities to: o Organize training events to enhance law faculty teaching skills and curriculum; o Organize training events to support the establishment of legal clinics; and o Organize student training activities; • Assist with developing, implementing and reporting on ABA’s continuing legal education program in Egypt including working with partner entities to: o Organize curricula and training events for young lawyers; and o Assist with institutionalization of CLE in Egypt • Assist with designing, developing and delivering, programs including: o Planning, organizing and conducting seminars, workshops and other training events (including some logistical arrangements, preparation of substantive materials, and oversight of other local services providers) and, o Preparation of legal reports and assessments on substantive programmatic issues and activities • Monitor legal and other relevant Egyptian political and policy developments and report on them to ABA leadership and staff as necessary; • Prepare legal analysis and background materials; • Translate various documents from English to Arabic and vice versa; • Assist with Visiting Legal Specialists’ orientations and activities; • Communicate with local and regional partners on behalf of the ABA as directed by the Legal Education Advisor or the Country Director; • Represent ABA at meetings with local partners and/or members of the international community as directed by the Legal Education Advisor or Country Director; • Any other relevant duties as determined by the Legal Education Advisor or Country Director to be necessary to the position.
Qualifications • Law degree; • Fluency in verbal and written Arabic and excellent written and verbal English language skills • Minimum of 4 years out of law school • Egyptian citizenship
Gender Any
Car owner Any
Education major Law
Experience 3 - 5 Years.
Other Skills • Commitment to, and positive attitude about, ABA programmatic objectives • Strong work ethic and analytical and problem solving skills • Integrity and adherence to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and performance • Flexibility in approach to changes in programmatic needs • Ability to take initiative, work independently and cope effectively under pressure • Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English • Strong Arabic/English translation capabilities • Team player, able to mentor other staff in developing skills and to assist other staff when needed • Professional demeanor, including tact and diplomacy in dealing with people • Reliable and dependable, including office attendance and work deadlines • Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Salary (L.E.) Negotiable
Comments Extended and irregular hours and field travel to cities outside of Cairo may at times be required, including during evening and weekends. The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative Egypt Office is a local branch of a foreign NGO duly registered under Egypt Law No. 84.
Job Contact Email egyptrecruitment@abaroli.org
Legal Consultant/Staff Attorney – Legal Education Program Jobs In Egypt And Career In American Bar Association Vacancies In Cairo 2015
