ABA/CEELI Gender Issues job posting

The Central and East European Law Initiative (CEELI), a public service project of the American Bar Association, is currently seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Gender Issues Legal Specialists in:
Moscow, Russia (beginning September 2000)
Almaty, Kazakhstan (beginning July 2000)
Balkans (exact location to be announced soon, beginning Summer 2000)

Duties include:

• Conducting training workshops on domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking;
• Developing training programs on gender related employment issues, including sexual harassment and discrimination;
• Assisting non-governmental and government organizations in legal literacy initiatives relating to women's legal rights;
• Helping to develop legal clinics to assist the victims of domestic violence and gender discrimination;
• Providing guidance in the development and strengthening of women's bar associations and other women's organizations.

CEELI considers attorneys with a minimum of five years of legal experience in the United States, U. S. bar membership, high level of energy and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated expertise in women's legal issues. International experience and foreign language skills are preferred. All participants receive a generous support package covering all travel, housing, general living, and business expenses. In-country foreign language training, medical evacuation insurance and reimbursement for medical insurance premiums are also included.

To receive an application/information packet, please send your name and address to [email protected] and [email protected]. Or call 1-800-98CEELI (in the Washington, DC area try (202) 662-1754). Or visit www.abanet.org/ceeli.

Last updated:    April 2000

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