Legal Assistant

Duty Station: Roving Marib/ Alabr /Al-Rayyan Al-Jawf Reference Code: CBPF-YEM-25-S-NGO-37875 Contract Duration: 8 Months Reports To: Protection Team Leader Deadline: 2026/03/14 Position Purpose Provide legal assistance and representation to IDPs and vulnerable individuals to facilitate access to civil documentation and protection of legal rights. Key Responsibilities Legal Assistance - Provide legal counseling to IDPs on rights and legal procedures. - Assist beneficiaries in obtaining civil documentation (IDs, birth certificates, family books). - Represent beneficiaries before administrative bodies where required. - Coordinate with Civil Registration Authority and relevant institutions. - Follow up on the necessary permits for legal activities at the district and governorate levels with the Civil Registration Authority, local authorities, and the Executive Unit. - Sub-agreements with authorities for legal activities - All legal matters related to the foundation s operations. Case Support - Review and validate legal cases referred by Case Management Assistant. - Maintain confidential legal case files. - Track case progress and ensure closure. Advocacy s Coordination - Advocate for protection of IDP rights. - Participate in protection coordination meetings. - Strengthen referral pathways with service providers. Documentation s Reporting - Maintain legal assistance logbook. - Submit monthly legal activity reports. - Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards. Required Qualifications - Bachelor s Degree in Law. - Valid legal accreditation (if applicable). - Minimum 3 years legal practice experience. - Experience in legal practice and humanitarian or protection programs is preferred. - Strong documentation skills. - Arabic fluency required; English preferred.