Paralegal - (Service Contract)

Terre des hommes - Lausanne is seeking a qualified Paralegal (Service Contract) based in Bekaa (Baalbek and Hermel districts).

Job Purpose / Main Functions:

Under the guidance of the Senior Legal Officer, the Paralegal is responsible for assessing legal needs in the field and delivering legal awareness, counseling, and assistance before relevant administrative bodies and courts. The role includes conducting on-site case intake and managing cases referred by external stakeholders, including UNHCR and partner NGOs. The Paralegal will facilitate legal information sessions on topics such as protection, rights and legal status, HLP, CP, GBV, and other priority issues identified at the field level.

As a member of a mobile team, the Paralegal will be primarily field-based, traveling across Baalbeck/Hermel areas as required to follow up with beneficiaries. The position also involves collaborating with community leaders to support community-level advocacy efforts and engaging in mediation and negotiation processes when necessary.