Position Summary:

Civitas Maxima is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Legal Fellow for a two-year term to support our legal work. The Fellow will be assigned to the Liberia portfolio to assist with legal research, case development, case management and strategic litigation efforts. If required, the Legal Fellow may also work on other portfolios. This is an entry-level position ideal for recent graduates from master’s programs.

Personal attributes:

• Respect for other cultures and value systems
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure and respond to a dynamic and changing environment
• Skilled at prioritizing and completing multiple tasks with autonomy, while working as part of a team
• Energetic, resourceful and innovative, as well as willing and ready to take a hands-on role
• A genuine interest in victims’ rights and comfort working with victims of human rights abuses
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally in challenging conditions

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Legal Counsel, the Fellow is responsible for the following tasks:

• Investigation:
  • Assist in preparing and conducting investigations, including investigative planning, evidence collection, interviews, reporting, etc.
  • Assist in the organization of field missions, including logistical elements
  • Assist in conducting open-source investigations

• Legal:
  • Conduct legal and/or factual research and analysis
  • Assist in drafting legal memoranda, judicial acts, and any other legal documents, as required
  • Assist in developing litigation strategies
  • Assist with administrative and operational support related to legal cases

• Analysis:
  • Identify leads and advise on potential perpetrators, sources of evidence, witnesses (victims, insiders, experts or other), OSINT, documents, etc.
  • Draft analytical synthesis/reports

• Other:
  • Assist in day-to-day liaising with a variety of stakeholders and/or partner organizations
  • Participate in drafting detailed preparation documents, agendas, minutes, follow-up communications, etc.
  • Assist on case management and analysis platforms to systematize evidence (current and backlog) related to international crimes
  • Monitor various conflict developments and/or conduct ad-hoc research related to the main investigation and attend various events/conferences
  • Assist in drafting SOPs
  • Conduct any other tasks, as required

Qualifications:

• Mandatory:
  • Master’s degree or equivalent advanced university degree in law with a specialization in International Criminal Law, Human Rights Law, or related fields
  • Excellent analysis, research, and drafting skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Working proficiency in French

• Preferred:
  • Prior experience working in an international or non-profit setting
  • Prior field experience is an asset

How to apply:

To apply, send an email by July 16, 2025 to jobs@civitas-maxima.org with:

• “Legal Fellow” in the title of the email;
• CV and Cover Letter;
• The names and contact details of two (2) references (these will only be contacted after shortlisting);
• Please no phone enquiries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CM is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion or belief, race, national origins, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.