Paralegal - South
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Caritas Lebanon is committed to all Safeguarding Principles and will not tolerate any act in any shape or form of misuse regarding Child Safeguarding Policies and Sexual Exploitation Abuse or Harassment (SEA). All staff must understand that Caritas Lebanon will apply a zero-tolerance policy to SEA and any harassment of any type. Caritas Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Moreover, Caritas Lebanon will not share any personal data with anyone outside Caritas Lebanon whatsoever unless requested by Law. All applicants are strictly required to adhere to these standards. Therefore, the selected applicant shall be requested to provide additional information to conduct the needed background check.
In addition, Caritas Lebanon will reserve its rights not to hire any applicant who was previously reported for a SEA incident
JOB SUMMARY:
Supporting legal team by conducting legal duties, drafting documents organizing and maintaining files assisting and providing legal counseling, playing crucial role in the legal process by providing necessary legal information helping to streamline case management and support legal proceedings.
MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Activities:
- .Receiving direct cases through Caritas HQ
- .Hotline rotation between lawyers
- .Opening files on Dynamics
- .Complete coordination between lawyers and HOD
- .Coordination with direct Focal Point
- .Conducting awareness session
- .Follow up before the general security offices, embassies, ministries and hospitals.
- .Attend general meetings scheduled by Focal Point and HOD
- .Calling beneficiaries without delay, opening legal files and scheduling appointment
- .Organizing table list for cases pertaining to general security offices and birth registration
- .Assisting lawyer in need for better work result
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Generic Duties:
- .Follow Caritas Lebanon operational policy and procedures
- .Respect the internal policies and procedures for example: dress code, attendance, discipline, etc.
- .Complete schedules, activity planners, monitor staff availability and act against any shortfalls
- .Resolve any staff issues and escalate any unresolved issue to the related manager
- .Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Academic:
- .Bachelor Degree in law
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Other Qualifications:
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.Effective communication, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and critical thinking in legal field.
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Additional Training:
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.Keeping abreast of legal developments through continuing educations or workshops to enhance legal knowledge.
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Related Work Experience:
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.2 years of experience in related field
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Language skills:
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.English and Arabic
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Computer Literacy:
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.MS-Word / MS-Excel – Intermediate level
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
- Lebanon
- الجنوب