Legal Intern (2 Positions)
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
The position is assist Legal Services Department (LSD) of the ACF based in Phnom Penh. This is a rewarding position. The interns will work full time at ACF from Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. Duration of internship is 3 months, and it may be extended.
- Under the direction and guidance of senior LSD staff, carry out legal research and draft memos on topics related to labour law and labour dispute resolution (conciliation and arbitration);
- Attend pre and post hearing meetings with arbitrators to discuss cases;
- Attend arbitration hearings as an observer;
- Under the direction and guidance of senior LSD staff, assist arbitrators in drafting arbitral awards;
- Under the direction and guidance of senior LSD staff, provide feedback to arbitrators in labour dispute cases and provide guidance and review; and
- Work with LSD to prepare legal notes on the cases.
- Undergraduate or graduated with bachelor’s degree in law, industrial relations, or related fields;
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Good legal research, analysis, training, and presentation skills;
- Highly motivated, proven ability to take initiative and able to work efficiently;
- Ability to work creatively with a team to analyze and solve problems;
- Good in English; experience in legal translation is an advantage; and
- Good knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, the internet, and e-mail.
