Opportunity
IRAP is seeking to hire a Staff Attorney to represent refugees seeking relocation through
family reunification, primarily to Germany. Some of this work will be conducted as part of
IRAP’s partnership with UNHCR to provide legal assistance to refugees in East Africa and
the MENA region seeking reunification with family members in Europe and the U.S. The
Staff Attorney’s main responsibility, in cooperation with the team’s caseworkers, will entail
the representation of clients in first-instance embassy proceedings, but may also extend to
representation in appeal proceedings. Casework will primarily be done remotely, as IRAP
clients are located throughout the world.
In addition to direct representation of clients, the Staff Attorney will provide guidance to
IRAP staff members and volunteers on German family reunification cases and will
participate in the strategic work of the team (e.g. organization of workshops, publications in
legal journals, etc.).
This position will report to the team’s Supervising Attorney for the Germany caseload.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in refugee rights to be part of a
new and rapidly growing team in an international legal aid organization. The position will initially be a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on funding.
Location: The candidate will work in IRAP’s office in Berlin. Remote work candidates will be
considered.
Compensation
The annual full-time equivalent salary range for this position is €62,867 - €66,677
commensurate with experience and office location.
Benefits
IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous
benefits to all employees. Benefits for IRAP’s employees in Germany include:
* Supplementary company health insurance for staff as well as their partners and
dependents
* Berlin transport pass (A, B, C)
* Daycare reimbursements
* A wellness reimbursement twice per year
* Generous professional development opportunities
* 25 vacation days
* Office closure December 25-January 1
* Approximately 20 additional paid office closures throughout the year (incl. Public
holidays)
