A4ID Pro Bono Legal Services Officer
Days: 5 days / week FT
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Pro Bono Legal Services Manager
Applications Close: Tue 29th Aug at 10:00;
Interviews: Tue 12th Sept.
A4ID is currently recruiting for a Pro Bono Legal Services Officer to be based in our offices in London, UK.
The Pro Bono Legal Services Officer will assist with the coordination of the brokering of international pro bono opportunities by A4ID, bringing together legal experts and those working towards the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring all those who need legal advice can access it. They will also help development organisations to understand what their legal needs are and then put them in touch with the legal experts who can assist.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the project system in an efficient manner and for maintaining and developing relationships with Legal and Development Partners in relation to the pro bono broker service.
Candidates will have qualified as a lawyer and have experience working in legal practice. They should be self-motivated and flexible in their approach, with excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the organisation to an external audience. Importantly, candidates should be enthusiastic and committed to the objectives of international development and ethos of the international development sector.
Completed application forms should be returned to joe.tan@a4id.org no later than 10:00 (BST) on Tuesday 29th August 2017. Applications received after the closing date may be considered at the discretion of A4ID.
Interviews will take place on 12th September 2017 in London.
If you have any queries about the role, please email joe.tan@a4id.org.
A4ID Operations Internship
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through the year, as opportunities arise.
Time commitment: Up to five days per week
Usual hours: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: Old Street, London
Expenses: Up to £5 per day for lunch and travel
About the Role:
This role involves assisting with the delivery and development of the work of A4ID, a charity whose vision is to see the law and lawyers playing their full part in the eradication of poverty, including:
- Assisting the COO with the co-ordination of office systems and processes;
- Assisting with legal and compliance review of A4ID policies, procedures, and protocols;
- Assisting with general internal legal advice as and when required;
- Assisting with general charity and company operations;
- Assisting with fundraising research, drafting, reviews, and applications;
- Assisting Finance Officer with bookkeeping, invoices, and receipts;
- Supporting the work of the Chief Operating Officer more generally.
To Apply:
Please complete an internship application form and confidential recruitment monitoring form and return both to info@a4id.org
A4ID Training Internship
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through the year, as opportunities arise.
Time commitment: 1-2 days a week
Usual hours: 9:30 – 17:00 (flexible)
Location: Old Street, London
Expenses: Up to £5 per day for lunch and travel
About the Role:
This role involves assisting the A4ID Training department with scoping, research, planning and conducting various training courses and events on Law, Development, and Business & Human Rights. The position will work with the Head of Learning toward three key objectives:
- Plan the content, logistics and budget for the annual Law and Development Training Programme 2016 / 2017, as well as promote the event among the legal profession in London
- Plan the content, logistics and budget for expansion of training programmes and events into different thematic and geographic areas.
- Plan, organise and promote training courses and events on Business & Human Rights and Development issues in the UK, India, and Kenya.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV and the confidential recruitment monitoring form to info@a4id.org