Asylum Lawyer at European Lawyers in Lesvos

European Lawyers in Lesvos ("ELIL") seeks for an Asylum Lawyer.

Skills and experience required:

Law degree and registration with a Greek Bar Association
In-depth knowledge of Greek asylum law
Familiarity with relevant Greek asylum procedures
Excellent verbal and written English and Greek skills
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
At least two years' experience of practicing asylum law, preferably with experience of working for an international organization or INGO / NGO
Experience of providing face-to-face legal assistance in a humanitarian / emergency context, including to unaccompanied minors
Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (eg international law, human rights, refugee law, international relations) desirable
Knowledge of international refugee law and human rights law desirable
Ability to adapt to a changing legal, humanitarian / emergency-response environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and to cope with competitive demands under tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and experience of establishing good working relationships with a variety of people of different nationalities
Capable of being proactive and working independently
Passionate about the rights of refugees and migrants
Culturally sensitive
High professional ethics

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