Staff Attorney, German Law

International Refugee Assistance Project

Staff Attorney representing refugees pursuing German family reunification and humanitarian visas at IRAP, a nonprofit legal and policy advocacy organization. Providing direct legal aid, partner coordination, practitioner training, and strategic advocacy from Berlin.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €59,740 - €84,505 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family reunification and humanitarian visa processes, with strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Proficient in providing legal assistance to refugees and asylum-seekers, while maintaining sensitivity to diverse client needs and backgrounds.

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Second German Law Degree (2. Staatsexamen)Legal Assistance to Refugees and Asylum-SeekersFamily Reunification ProceduresKnowledge of European and German Legislative FrameworksExcellent German and English Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting Legal SubmissionsClient InterviewingCase ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSensitivity to Client EmpowermentMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Second German Law Degree (2. Staatsexamen)

Industry Keywords

Family ReunificationHumanitarian VisaAsylum LawEuropean Legislative FrameworksHuman Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly represent clients in family reunification and humanitarian visa cases to Germany at embassy and court level
Conduct intake interviews and research, develop strategies, inform clients of rights and procedures, draft submissions, and ensure follow-up and advocacy with adjudicating bodies
Collaborate with partner NGOs and German lawyers on family reunification cases and advocacy work
Maintain detailed and accurate records of potential and active cases
Monitor legislative and case-law developments concerning family reunification and asylum law at European and German domestic levels
Draft legal manuals and pro se guides for family reunification cases to Germany
Provide training to legal practitioners
Provide guidance to IRAP staff members and volunteers on German family reunification cases
Participate in strategic team work, including workshops and legal-journal publications
Report to the Supervising Attorney for Germany and work as part of a three-person team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Second German law degree required (2. Staatsexamen)
Demonstrated experience providing legal assistance to refugees and/or asylum-seekers in Germany
Experience in family reunification procedures preferred
Sound knowledge of European and German legislative frameworks and jurisprudence regarding refugees and/or human rights
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Prior experience interviewing and counseling clients in a legal setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume workload with excellent time management
Sensitivity to client empowerment and working with LGBTQI clients, trauma survivors, and other vulnerable populations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Excellent German and English communication skills required
Other languages, particularly Arabic, Farsi, French, Somali, Swedish, and Tigrinya, are a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supplementary company health insurance
Berlin transport pass (A, B, C)
Daycare reimbursements
A wellness reimbursement twice per year
Generous professional development opportunities
30 vacation days
Office closure December 25-January 1
Approximately 20 additional paid office closures throughout the year (incl. Public holidays)