Lawyers specialized in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure & Gender Issues
The SAFE SOCIETY is seeking lawyers for a part-time consultation position. The lawyer will provide legal counsel to victims of gender-based violence in a virtual space and report directly to the Managing Director of the organization.
Start Date: October 2023
Candidates: What we are looking for
- Dedicated to the organization’s values
- Excellent communication skills in Greek and English, both written and oral
- Result-oriented and capable of delivering tasks within specific deadlines and standards
- Committed to legal code of ethics
- Strong self-management skills, Proactive and solution-oriented
- Excellent computer skills
Key duties and responsibilities: What you will be expected to do
- Provide legal consultation to victims of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, domestic violence and any other form of abuse in a virtual space
- Clear provision of legal recommendations and decision taking in emergency cases
- Strong collaboration with psychologist’s department
- Strong collaboration with your lawyer colleagues and senior legal advisor
- Anonymization of data, data filling and collaboration with local service providers to ensure client’s safety
- In this role you will report directly to the Managing Director
Main Requirements: What we expect you to bring with you
- Law Degree and Member of Athens Bar Association - LL.M in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure desired
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in legal consultation and/or legal practice for criminal law cases
- Experience in gender issues and gender-based violence matters is considered an asset
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, in Greek and English, both written and oral
- Excellent knowledge of working with and on digital platforms
Benefits: What you will receive
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible location - work from anywhere as long as secure connection is ensured
- Supervision by senior legal advisor
- Psychological supervision upon demand
- Holistic executive training on gender issues and gender-based violence matters
- A young, dynamic and mission-driven team
- Monthly remuneration of 550€ (for 20 hours/week)
If you are interested in applying, please send your statement of interest and CV to vanessa@safesociety.gr.
About SAFE SOCIETY
The SAFE SOCIETY is a virtual safe space offering legal and psychological consultation to victims and witnesses of physical, sexual, psychological and domestic abuse in Greece. Our mission is to empower everyone who has experienced or witnessed abuse to make a conscious, proactive choice for a life without violence. We offer free and non-binding consultation for directly affected individuals. And we provide know-how and training for indirectly affected groups. We believe that together, we can create safe homes, safe communities, and a safe society. SAFE SOCIETY is a non-profit organisation registered in Greece.