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Senior Legal and Policy Associate, International Criminal Justice Initiative - Georgetown University Law Center

Position Number: 6249191
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Senior Legal and Policy Associate, International Criminal Justice Initiative - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

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The Senior Legal and Policy Associate (Senior Associate) is dedicated to supporting a large State Department grant funded project advancing justice for war crimes in Ukraine. ICJI leads the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine (ACA) in providing advice and support to the ongoing efforts of Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) to collect, preserve and analyze evidence of atrocities to develop criminal prosecutions. The position will serve as the ACA Secretariat Manager and report to the Chief of Staff.

The Senior Associate will have primary responsibility for tasks related to Georgetown University's role as ACA Lead Implementing Entity (IEs) in support of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Expert Advisory Coordinators, as well as to support the ACA grant generally, including the PI. This includes legal and policy research, grant writing, monitoring & evaluation (M&E) and reporting, event planning, and coordination and support to legal experts. The Senior Legal and Policy Associate will also coordinate and manage the work of law school fellows, the program coordinator, research assistants (RAs), and M&E consultants.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Legal research and other legal work support.
Management of M&E program and reporting.
ICJI, ACA and OPG coordination support.
Management of legal fellows, student research assistants, program coordinator and M&E consultants.
Data/information management, coordination and communication.
Event planning and support.

Work Interactions

The Senior Legal and Policy Associate reports to the ICJI Chief of Staff and will act in coordination with the Expert Advisory Coordinators and PI in executing tasks. The Senior Associate also will communicate and coordinate daily with project team members, IE staff, Georgetown University colleagues, faculty, fellows, sub-contractors, independent consultants and external partners.

Requirements and Qualifications

JD or LLM degree
At least 7 years of legal experience in atrocity crimes accountability and justice; international criminal law, international humanitarian law, human rights law; civilian security; or a related field
Ability to travel internationally as the project requires
Excellent research and legal and policy writing skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written communication skills including clear, concise and accurate writing, editing and proofreading
Familiarity with grant and proposal writing, reporting and management for federal awards
Event planning and coordination experience in an international setting
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment and discretion
Strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills, including flexibility to work effectively with a variety of people
Impeccable integrity, positive attitude and a creative outlook with an entrepreneurial spirit
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

Experience in challenging conflict or post-conflict environments
Familiarity with the conflict in Ukraine Work Mode Designation

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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