JOB PROFILE: HUMAN RIGHTS ACCOUNTABILITY LEGAL FELLOW, AT HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST, USA
ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
Human Rights First exists to actualize free and equal societies, leading actions that hold oppressors accountable and free people from injustice. We are the only human rights NGO equipping and activating the skilled to abolish oppression.
Over our 40-year history, Human Rights First has earned a reputation for pragmatic, results-oriented advocacy that is politically astute, grounded in facts, and driven by sophisticated legal and policy analysis. Human Rights First is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a record of delivering change that has made a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: HUMAN RIGHTS ACCOUNTABILITY LEGAL FELLOW
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTABILITY
LOCATION: WASHINGTON, D.C., or NEW YORK CITY
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISING STAFF ATTORNEY, ACCOUNTABILITY
JOB CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME (THROUGH AUGUST 2024), UNION, EXEMPT
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in Human Rights First’s efforts to promote and facilitate the use of targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act and other similar authorities, including working with other civil society groups, the Department of State, and the Department of the Treasury to expand and increase the effectiveness of the administration’s use of its targeted sanctions and visa restrictions programs.
- In coordination with the accountability team and other NGOs, prepare recommendations identifying Global Magnitsky sanctions targets to the United States government to quickly respond to emerging human rights crises and identify advocacy opportunities to support the issuance of sanctions.
- Assist in advising other governments or legislatures (e.g., in the European Union, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, etc.) on how to design and implement legislation to establish a targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions program.
- Work with the accountability team to address time-sensitive issues related to emerging U.S. foreign policy and human rights issues, and conduct fact-finding and research on human rights and rule of law trends in the United States and relevant regions, as assigned.
- Participate in meetings and other advocacy with executive branch officials and members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill.
- Research and draft reports, blogs, op-eds, and other materials relating to the use of U.S. and other government sanctions tools and other accountability mechanisms, and the human rights implications of U.S. foreign policy and democratic backsliding.
- Assist in organizing public events related to the use and adoption of targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions.
- Assist in updating and developing resources related to targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions, such as recommendation templates, sanctions explainers, spreadsheets tracking sanctions designations, frequently asked questions, etc.
- Other duties as requested based on department and/or organizational need.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong legal and policy research and writing skills, including the ability to monitor and analyze relevant national and international policy and legal developments
- Solid written and oral advocacy skills and a demonstrated ability to translate highly technical material for a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated understanding of issues involving human rights law and norms and/or corruption
- Project management experience and ability to coordinate efforts internally with colleagues and with outside partners
- Demonstrated capacity to take initiative, to finish assignments under pressure, and to work collegially with others
- Experience working with diverse, inclusive teams
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with civil society, government agencies, Congressional offices, etc.
- A Juris Doctorate (J.D.), J.D. equivalent, or Master of Laws (L.L.M) degree in a relevant field from an accredited U.S. law school
- Proficiency in non-English languages can be helpful, but not required.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing sample focused on legal or policy aspects of human rights or corruption
- List of three professional references
Interested candidates should apply at https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/careers.
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
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| Pay Range: $60,000 – $62,000 per year |
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