Job Description

Amicus

provides representation for those facing the death penalty in the US. We believe capital punishment is imposed disproportionately on the most vulnerable in society, violating their right to due process and to equal justice before the law. Our aims are to provide better access to justice and to raise awareness of potential abuses of defendants' rights.

We are not primarily a campaigning organisation; rather, we believe we can make the greatest difference through frontline work, including via our extensive network of casework teams working on a variety of projects.

We're seeking a Lead Officer to play a central role in the busy Amicus team, with the position's focus being on casework and on training. The role offers a great deal of variety: coordinating our busy casework programme of projects, including supporting caseworkers and teams; and leading in the delivery of training and educational events, especially those aimed at our casework teams.

You will be part of a small team, which means we all pitch in to help each other when necessary. Workload will be demanding at times, an ability to work across multiple tasks and to prioritise will be essential. Given the critical and highly sensitive nature of our work, attention to detail, meeting deadlines and quality of work all are a high priority. You will be interacting with law firms and volunteers all around the world, making communication skills essential for the role.

This is a hybrid role; there will be a requirement to be in our central London office, generally Thursday and Fridays, as well as for casework briefings at law firms as required within the working day, alongside some remote working. Office hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm with an hour lunch break. We run two major training events each year that would require weekend working. We would consider part-time/job-share working for the right person/people.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our Amicus family and to help make a difference to the lives of under-represented individuals, through practical action. If you're passionate about human rights or social justice and believe in proactive action, then we can offer you a supportive environment where both your career and your passion can thrive.

Please submit your application via email to:

Allan - recruitment@amicus-alj.org
by providing your CV and a (maximum one-page) covering letter, highlighting how your skills and your experience meet the role's needs. Applications must be received by

6pm on 25th May 2025

.

Successful applicants will be offered an in-person written assessment and panel interview

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note that applications will only be accepted via direct email. Applications will not be accepted via Indeed forms.

Please visit our website (www.amicus-alj.org) for information about the Charity and about our activities before applying.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Casework & Training Senior Manager, other staff and volunteers Coordinating with US defence teams, and with the academics involved in many of our projects Supporting student casework projects Briefing teams of casework lawyers from the UK offices of international affiliate teams Keeping close links with the US affiliate capital punishment firms Support in recruiting new casework volunteer teams and in-house volunteers Taking a lead role in driving casework-focused training First point of contact for general casework enquiries Monitoring casework teams; updating teams on the progress of cases; keeping the casework database up-to-date; and producing reports
Amicus operational work:

Biannual training programme:Supporting directly the delivery of this programme, especially in relation to the casework-focused elements Presentations and talks:Co-ordinating, and (in time) sometimes fronting, for firms and for student groups Events:Assisting with the preparation, planning and logistics of awareness-raising events (often arranged around visiting experts conducting training) and of fundraising events Website and social media (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Bluesky):Casework-focused content and checking content is appropriate and in line with our policies Assisting the Executive Director and the Casework & Training Senior Manager with ad hoc tasks and work as required

Skills and Experience

Essential Experience:

Experience in a legal and/or corporate environment Experience of large volume data management Working in a small team Demonstrable presentation skills; public speaking Experience of managing events
Desired Experience:

Social media experience Demonstrated experience working in charity Understanding of the fundraising process Demonstrated commitment to, and passion for, human rights
Competencies:

Ability to prioritise a demanding and varied workload Strong oral and written communication skills Attention to detail, even under high pressure Excellent written professional English High level of IT competence, particularly in MS Office (Excel, Word); knowledge of Salesforce, Canva and Mailchimp would be great but not essential
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC2A 4DN

Application deadline: 25/05/2025