Community Legal Officer, 5 Positions

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Plan and lead legal awareness sessions on legal rights, civil procedures, and available services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeKohat • PakistanJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal counseling, case management, and community engagement, with a strong focus on access to justice and protection for vulnerable populations. Proficient in navigating Pakistani civil law and international protection frameworks while maintaining confidentiality and survivor-centered principles.

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Bachelor Of Laws (LLB)License To Practice Law In PakistanLegal Aid ExperienceUrdu FluencyCase Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal CounselingLegal Document PreparationCase RecordingLegal Needs AssessmentCourt ProceduresNADRA DocumentationUNHCR RegistrationFamily Law ProceduresReporting SkillsClient Intake Assessments

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsCultural SensitivityAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Access To JusticeProtection WorkGender-Sensitive ApproachesChild ProtectionSurvivor-Centered Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and lead legal awareness sessions on legal rights, civil procedures, and available services
Build relationships with community leaders, local authorities, and community-based organizations
Conduct legal needs assessments and feed findings into program planning and service design
Provide accurate information through the help desk and manage referrals
Provide individual legal counseling on civil status, documentation, family law, eviction, and arrest
Conduct intake assessments, explain legal options, and advise clients on courses of action
Screen clients for legal aid and representation eligibility and refer complex cases
Explain legal processes, court procedures, and rights under Pakistani and international law
Represent or accompany clients before administrative bodies, civil courts, and tribunals
Prepare and submit legal documents, applications, appeals, case summaries, and court filings
Track active cases, deadlines, progress, and resolutions
Coordinate with project and protection teams on shared caseloads
Support access to NADRA, IOM, and other documentation services
Maintain case files, activity records, and secure client data
Contribute to weekly and monthly reports on caseloads, service delivery, outcomes, and protection trends
Collaborate with protection, casework, MHPSS, and women’s protection teams
Maintain relationships with courts, legal aid providers, and local administration offices
Participate in legal working groups, protection clusters, and coordination forums
Apply gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches, including reasonable accommodation and home-based counseling
Comply with PSEA, Child Safeguarding, anti-harassment, and information-sharing policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree is required
A license to practice law in Pakistan is required for legal representation work
Minimum two years of experience in legal aid, access to justice, or protection work
Experience working with women and girls in protection-sensitive settings is required
Familiarity with Pakistani civil law, family law procedures, NADRA documentation, UNHCR registration, and international protection frameworks
Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to clients with limited literacy or education
Sound judgment in managing sensitive cases, including GBV, child protection, and legal status
Ability to manage an independent caseload while working effectively within a team
Strong documentation, case recording, and reporting skills
Understanding of confidentiality, do no harm, and survivor-centered protection principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment
Urdu: mandatory professional fluency, spoken and written
Pashto: mandatory professional fluency, spoken and written
Dari: preferred
English: working proficiency preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during application, interview, and employment
Benefits and privileges of employment
Gender-equal and inclusive workplace commitments