Just Rights - Chihaoui & Associates

Just Rights - Chihaoui & Associates Just Rights is a European Human Rights Law firm which has developed a particular specialization in litigation before the European Court of Human Rights

Just Rights is a European Human Rights Law firm, located in Brussels, which has developed a particular specialization in litigation before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, against member States of the Council of Europe. In the near future, the law firm intends to expand to other European cities, in order to be accessible to all citizens. This law firm has as its main objective the

promotion and increased protection of human rights. Specifically, because national procedures do not always provide everyone with a way to uphold or restore their rights, we want to facilitate access to the European
Court for Human Rights, and guarantee a quality defense for all. Additionally, because the most fundamental rights are still being violated, the law firm "Just Rights" has the ambition of contributing to a more just society. Our team intervenes in human rights disputes linked to the Internet, protection of property, private & family life, extradition of suspects, expulsion of migrants, freedom of expression, police violence, torture & inhumane treatment, discrimination, racism, medical errors, asylum law, criminal law, civil law, etc. Hence, we intervene in all domains of the law, as long as human rights interests are at stake. A specialized law firm like Just Rights is absolutely essential and does not only offer its services to private individuals,
but also to other legal experts, legal entities, etc.

17/05/2016

VACANCY: HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST – BALKAN REGION (Bulgaria or FYROM)

Just Rights Belgium is looking to expand and create Just Rights Europe, a European Human Rights law firm located either in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or Bulgaria. This office located in the Balkan region will focus on litigation before the European Court of Human Rights against all member States of the Council of Europe, whereas Just Rights Belgium will focus on national cases in Belgium and potential cases against Belgium before the European Court of Human Rights.

To create Just Rights Europe, we are looking for a young, passionate and devoted human rights specialist to help us establish and manage the office in FYROM or Bulgaria.

Therefore, it is preferred that the candidate is of Macedonian or Bulgarian nationality as he or she needs to be familiar with domestic law.

1. Core functions and responsibilities

A. Organizational

A first set of functions are of an organizational character. In a first stage, you will establish the international litigation office in Bulgaria or FYROM on behalf of the founder of Just Rights Belgium, Mr. Zouhaier Chihaoui. In general, you need to advise Just Rights Belgium on the legal requirements to found the firm and consequently found the firm. Concretely this means you have to legally found the firm, look for offices, start an accounting system and make the office operational.

In a second stage, you will be responsible for incorporating the PR activities of Just Rights Belgium into Just Rights Europe, with a focus on the European dimension. In particular, this means translating the Just Rights website to Bulgarian/Macedonian in a simplified manner, as well as to as many as possible other languages from the Balkan region. Next to the website, you will equally take care of social media in the local language.

In a third stage, you will need to draft vacancies according to the needs of the firm, i.e. the input of cases and languages thereof. Subsequently you will screen and shortlist candidates, invite them for an interview, take competency tests and finally guide and manage them as their superior. Therefore, it is essential that you can independently research and apply the relevant social and labor regulations.

B. Analytical and logical

A second set of functions are of an analytical and logical nature as you will be responsible for (1) drafting thematic factsheets on specific human rights themes in English and in the local language, and for (2) translating local cases to English in a simplified manner, detecting the grievances, analyzing admissibility requirements and applying them to the case at hand, and finally for drafting and submitting individual applications to the European Court of Human Rights. In case your other skills would be extraordinary, these skills can always be taught if necessary.

2. Required skills

A. Education & knowledge

- Master’s degree in Law
- Qualification as a barrister is desirable though not required
- Very good knowledge of human rights law

B. Languages

- Fluency in English is essential
- Fluency in either Bulgarian or Macedonian is essential
- Knowledge of other languages (of the Balkan region) is desirable

C. Behavioral

- Extremely passionate about human rights
- Perfectionist
- Dynamic
- Flexible
- Organized
- Challenge oriented
- Stress resistant
- Eager to take initiative
- Independent and responsible
- Professional
- Good management skills

Previous experience is desirable although not required.

3. What do we offer?

Just Rights is offering a unique opportunity to establish a European human rights law firm with a prospect of further career opportunities in the human rights field.

We equally offer a fixed salary in function of the local standards and an additional success fee based on achievements performed.
If you are interested in this vacancy and you fit the profile, please send a motivation letter and your CV to [email protected] with “Human Rights Specialist – Balkan Region” in the subject line.

http://www.echr-lawyers.com/

*For now we cannot yet offer internships, however this will be possible as of September 2016.

09/05/2016

VACANCY: HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST – BALKAN REGION

Just Rights Belgium is looking to expand and create Just Rights Europe, a European Human Rights law firm located either in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or Bulgaria. This office located in the Balkan region will focus on litigation before the European Court of Human Rights against all member States of the Council of Europe, whereas Just Rights Belgium will focus on national cases in Belgium and potential cases against Belgium before the European Court of Human Rights.

To create Just Rights Europe, we are looking for a young, passionate and devoted human rights specialist to help us establish and manage the office in FYROM or Bulgaria. Therefore, it is preferred that the candidate is of Macedonian or Bulgarian nationality as he or she needs to be familiar with domestic law.

1. Core functions and responsibilities

A. Organizational

A first set of functions are of an organizational character. In a first stage, you will establish the international litigation office in Bulgaria or FYROM on behalf of the founder of Just Rights Belgium, Mr. Zouhaier Chihaoui. In general, you need to advise Just Rights Belgium on the legal requirements to found the firm and consequently found the firm. Concretely this means you have to legally found the firm, look for offices, start an accounting system and make the office operational.
In a second stage, you will be responsible for incorporating the PR activities of Just Rights Belgium into Just Rights Europe, with a focus on the European dimension. In particular, this means translating the Just Rights website to Bulgarian/Macedonian in a simplified manner, as well as to as many as possible other languages from the Balkan region. Next to the website, you will equally take care of social media in the local language.
In a third stage, you will need to draft vacancies according to the needs of the firm, i.e. the input of cases and languages thereof. Subsequently you will screen and shortlist candidates, invite them for an interview, take competency tests and finally guide and manage them as their superior. Therefore, it is essential that you can independently research and apply the relevant social and labor regulations.

B. Analytical and logical

A second set of functions are of an analytical and logical nature as you will be responsible for (1) drafting thematic factsheets on specific human rights themes in English and in the local language, and for (2) translating local cases to English in a simplified manner, detecting the grievances, analyzing admissibility requirements and applying them to the case at hand, and finally for drafting and submitting individual applications to the European Court of Human Rights. In case your other skills would be extraordinary, these skills can always be taught if necessary.

2. Required skills

A. Education & knowledge

- Master’s degree in Law
- Qualification as a barrister is desirable though not required
- Very good knowledge of human rights law

B. Languages

- Fluency in English is essential
- Fluency in either Bulgarian or Macedonian is essential
- Knowledge of other languages (of the Balkan region) is desirable

C. Behavioral

- Extremely passionate about human rights
- Perfectionist
- Dynamic
- Flexible
- Organized
- Challenge oriented
- Stress resistant
- Eager to take initiative
- Independent and responsible
- Professional
- Good management skills

Previous experience is desirable although not required.

3. What do we offer?

Just Rights is offering a unique opportunity to establish a European human rights law firm with a prospect of further career opportunities in the human rights field.
We equally offer a fixed salary in function of the local standards and an additional success fee based on achievements performed.

If you are interested in this vacancy and you fit the profile, please send a motivation letter and your CV to [email protected] with “Human Rights Specialist – Balkan Region” in the subject line.

http://www.echr-lawyers.com/

*For now we cannot yet offer internships, however this will be possible as of September 2016.

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