Open competition for the position of Legal Analyst / Trial Monitor
The Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CEDEM) is announcing a competition for the position of Legal Analyst / Trial Monitor, which will be open until November 4, 2017.
Description:
Identification of cases, selection and monitoring of the course of cases, including regular reviews of court registers and other sources of information on the case;
Monitoring cases, including attending hearings, reviewing files and gathering other information as needed;
Reviewing program reference materials, attending scheduled trainings and engaging in other capacity building activities;
Monitoring trials whose cases are related to corruption, organized crime, freedom of expression, terrorism, defamation, damages, as well as politically sensitive cases;
Evaluating the success of the implementation of legal mechanisms such as plea agreements, deferred prosecution and other new legal instruments;
Conducting interviews with relevant entities (judges, prosecutors, lawyers and other participants in the proceedings);
Conducting thematic research to provide an objective picture of the functioning, integrity, length of proceedings and the exercise of the right to a fair trial;
Conducting thematic research to provide an objective picture of the functioning, integrity, length of proceedings and the exercise of the right to a fair trial;
Requirements:
Graduated from the Faculty of Law;
Excellent knowledge of international and national laws related to the type of case to be observed;
Willingness to work in the field;
Developed analytical skills;
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Previous practical experience desirable.
We offer you a challenging job in which you will have the opportunity to identify shortcomings in the conduct of court proceedings through the trial monitoring process and thus help in making recommendations whose implementation will lead to further strengthening of the legal system.
How to apply:
If you think that you meet the conditions of the competition and have a desire for further career advancement, apply by submitting a CV and cover letter via email info@cedem.me.
The motivation letter should contain supporting elements that confirm the fulfillment of the conditions, ie that the candidate can respond to the job description. The Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be submitted in Europass format. The CV form to be filled in can be found at https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/.
