Paralegal — Legal Aid & Protection
Position Overview
Job Description
About the Role
UNHCR Jordan is seeking a Paralegal for the Legal Aid and Protection team based in the Irbid field office. The Irbid sub-office serves refugee communities in northern Jordan, and the paralegal will provide frontline legal assistance and support to persons of concern.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal information and referrals to refugees and asylum seekers in northern Jordan on civil documentation, residency, and access to services
- Assist with the preparation of refugee status determination (RSD) case files and interview summaries
- Conduct community outreach and legal awareness sessions in refugee hosting areas and Zaatari camp
- Liaise with local legal aid providers, the Jordan Bar Association Irbid branch, and government authorities
- Maintain case management databases and track legal aid referrals
- Translate legal documents between Arabic and English and interpret during legal counselling sessions
Requirements
- LLB from a recognised Jordanian university or diploma in legal studies
- 0-2 years of experience in a legal, humanitarian, or social services environment
- Knowledge of Jordanian legal framework relating to refugees and civil documentation
- Fluency in Arabic required; working knowledge of English preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations
- Willingness to travel within northern Jordan and to conduct field visits
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Responsibilities
About the Role
UNHCR Jordan is seeking a Paralegal for the Legal Aid and Protection team based in the Irbid field office. The Irbid sub-office serves refugee communities in northern Jordan, and the paralegal will provide frontline legal assistance and support to persons of concern.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal information and referrals to refugees and asylum seekers in northern Jordan on civil documentation, residency, and access to services
- Assist with the preparation of refugee status determination (RSD) case files and interview summaries
- Conduct community outreach and legal awareness sessions in refugee hosting areas and Zaatari camp
- Liaise with local legal aid providers, the Jordan Bar Association Irbid branch, and government authorities
- Maintain case management databases and track legal aid referrals
- Translate legal documents between Arabic and English and interpret during legal counselling sessions
Requirements
- LLB from a recognised Jordanian university or diploma in legal studies
- 0-2 years of experience in a legal, humanitarian, or social services environment
- Knowledge of Jordanian legal framework relating to refugees and civil documentation
- Fluency in Arabic required; working knowledge of English preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations
- Willingness to travel within northern Jordan and to conduct field visits
Discover more humanitarian law positions at legal jobs in Jordan.
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
JD500 - JD800/year
Practice Area
Refugee Law
Position
Entry
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: UNHCR Jordan Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
