Legal Assistant

This roster-based Legal Assistant role will provide daily care-related legal support to unaccompanied children living in Greece. The post advises children on their rights and legal status, supports protection, family-reunification and residence procedures, connects minors with legal representation, and coordinates with guardians and authorities to safeguard their wellbeing.

• Provide individual and group legal counselling to unaccompanied children on rights and legal status
• Organise information sessions on asylum, family reunification and relocation procedures
• Support applications for international protection, family reunification and residence permits
• Refer minors to free legal support and representation programmes
• Maintain action reports and legal-administrative deadlines for children
• Coordinate with guardians and authorities on children’s wellbeing

• University degree in law
• Professional licence or registration certificate from the relevant professional association
• Fluency in Greek and certified working knowledge of English or French

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience at an IOM Emergency Accommodation Facility
• Experience assisting migrants or refugees
• Experience in a multicultural environment
• Computer literacy in standard software applications
• Valid driver’s licence with five years of driving experience

• Legal Counselling
• Child Protection
• Asylum Procedures
• Family Reunification
• Case Management
• Legal Representation
• Conflict Resolution

• Microsoft Office

• Candidates will be selected for a pool to support unaccompanied children in Greece
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, security clearance and residency or visa requirements