Hiring Organization: Hitik Law, LLC

Role: Law Clerk, Pro Bono Human Rights Program

Hours: 5 - 10 hours per week, flexible schedule.  One mandatory program meeting per week.

Duration: 6 months

Location: Remote, with possible international travel

Remuneration: This role does not provide remuneration, but the firm is happy to process any paperwork needed to secure internship funding, academic credit, or pro bono hours satisfaction that may be available through your law school.

About the Role: This Law Clerk position with Hitik Law’s Pro Bono Human Rights Program offers a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with a passion for human rights advocacy. Our work is primarily focused on international criminal accountability for grave HR and ICL violations committed during and in the aftermath of the armed conflict between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Nagorno-Karabakh.  We also focus on the rights and security of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, who were ethnically cleansed from their indigenous homeland in September 2023.  This position is ideal for law students or recent law school graduates who are passionate about making a meaningful impact through pro bono work.

Responsibilities:

1.     Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on international human rights, humanitarian, and criminal law. Assist with analysis and organization of evidence and drafting submissions to UN human rights bodies, such as the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies, and special rapporteurs.

2.     Collaborate with civil society organizations and governments on international law matters and provide legal support for their initiatives. Engage in outreach and advocacy efforts, including public education on human rights, attendance at relevant conferences, speaking engagements, and seminars.

3.     Assist in efforts to liaise with the International Criminal Court, including drafting of white papers, law review articles, organizing affiliate events, and bilateral diplomatic meetings.

4.     Engage in comprehensive research and drafting of scholarly legal articles on relevant subjects, with the opportunity to co-author in law journals and other academic publications.

5.     Assist with administrative tasks such as schedule management, event organization, and pro bono activity coordination. Assist with media engagements by drafting talking points for presentations and speeches.

6.     Liaise with political representatives throughout the United States and European Union government bodies on behalf of victims of grave human rights violations to secure legislative support, investigations, and diplomatic support in international organizations.

Qualifications:

•                US law school 2Ls, 3Ls, LLMs, and recent graduates are welcome to apply.  The completion of at least one course in public international law is highly desirable

•                Demonstrated interest or experience in public international law or related areas, such as international human rights, humanitarian, or criminal law.  Experience in drafting or reviewing legal documents for submission to UN human rights bodies considered a plus

•                Strong research, analytical and organizational skills

•                Excellent written and oral communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail

•Willingness to handle a variety of tasks and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

•                Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

•                Empathy, cultural competence, and a commitment to international human rights

•                Knowledge of the South Caucasus region and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict highly desirable

•                Knowledge of Eastern Armenian, Azeri, Turkish, or Russian would be an asset

Application Process: To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to pbhr@hitiklaw.com

Application Deadline: November 1, 2024, 5:00pm CST