Sr. Strategic Litigation Attorney NGO Job IJM

Sr. Strategic Litigation Attorney NGO Job. NGO Jobs In Kenya

This position is based in IJM’s Nairobi office and reports to the Senior Manager, Justice System Interventions, Kenya

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and handle strategic litigation cases before all levels of courts and quasi-judicial bodies in matters aligned with IJM’s objectives.
• Pursue strategies to obtain reparations on behalf of IJM clients.
• Generate content for use in media and advocacy aligned with legal priorities.
• Provide guidance on collaborative litigation goals and strategy.
• Regularly brief stakeholders to build support for IJM’s strategic litigation work.
• Strengthen and expand networks that advance IJM’s strategic litigation objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with criminal justice system actors, universities, and student associations for research collaboration and case referrals.
• Support the development of strategic litigation alliances with civil society, bar associations, constitutional commissions, and state agencies in the police accountability space.
• Assess and recommend cases based on strategic relevance and impact.
• Draft high-quality legal pleadings and manage litigation processes.
• Provide legal and strategic support to the Senior Manager, Justice System Interventions (SM – JSI)

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in law and a current practicing certificate.
• Master’s degree in law or a related field are an added advantage.
• Minimum of Eight (8) years of post-admission legal experience, preferably in a similar work environment, with a strong background in constitutional, criminal, and human rights law.
• In-depth understanding of Kenya’s Constitution and core constitutional principles.
• Experience in legal writing and public speaking on constitutional matters, police accountability, human rights, and the rule of law is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to constitutionalism and human rights principles.
• Proven ability to review and critically analyze legislation and public policy proposals.

Critical Qualities

• Trial Advocacy skills.
• Planning, Organizing and Multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office, presentation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and situational analysis skills.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
• Personable

Organizational Information

• Competitive salary, and benefits package.
• This is a full-time position based in Nairobi.
• Robust staff care resources.
• Occasional travel locally & internationally may be required.

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