United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Law Reform Officer (Maternity Cover)

Organization: Fair Trials International
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 08 Dec 2014

Fair Trials International is a dynamic human rights charity which campaigns for the better protection of fair trial rights according to internationally recognised standards of justice. Our vision is a world where every person’s right to a fair trial is respected. Over the past five years, Fair Trials has grown considerably and developed an effective and respected law reform function, influencing law and policy (particularly at the EU level) on fair trial rights and cross-border judicial cooperation. Our law reform activities are informed by consultations with our EU-wide network of criminal justice and human rights networks – the Legal Experts Advisory Panel.

The post of Law Reform Officer is full time on a maternity cover basis (expected duration is January to October 2015). You will be mainly based in Fair Trials’ office in central London (with some overseas travel) and will work with other members of Fair Trials’ team based in both London and Brussels. You will be involved in the full range of Fair Trials’ law reform and networking activities and, in particular, you will be responsible for coordinating our pan-EU research project on the use of pre-trial detention in criminal proceedings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a track record in law reform to take on a varied and challenging role. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the work of Fair Trials International and in improving protection for the fundamental human right to a fair trial.

For full details of the job, please see the candidate briefing and job description.

To apply for this role, please send a CV and cover letter identifying how you meet the job description to recruitment@fairtrials.net by 5pm on Monday 8^th December 2014.

How to apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter electronically to recruitment@fairtrials.net no later than 5pm on Monday 8th December 2014. Applications received after this will not be considered. Please clearly include your name and “Law Reform Officer” in the subject field of the email.

Your CV and cover letter should include

• Where you saw this job advertised?
• Your name and contact details.
• Your educational history, including universities/colleges attended with dates and significant qualifications obtained.
• Your employment history, including all significant posts you have held – with dates, the names of the employers, and a description of the main duties, together with your present or most recent salary, and your contractual notice period. (You should also explain any significant gaps, e.g. covered by travelling, self-employment etc.)
• An explanation of why you would like the job; the qualities you would bring to it; how you would approach the task if you were you awarded the post.
• The names and contact details of two referees who know your work, who may be contacted if you are short-listed.
• Information about how you learned of the post.

If you have any queries, please send them to the same email address or call Rosalyn Salmon on +44 (0)20 7822 2370.