○ Provision of legal aid in civil, family, and immigration matters to protect the rights of vulnerable migrants residing in Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province announced that it is recruiting attorneys to participate in the Gyeonggi Province Migrant Legal Support Team project through March 13.

The Migrant Legal Support Team was established to provide professional legal and litigation support to vulnerable migrants within the province who face difficulties accessing legal services due to language and cultural barriers, as well as limited access to information.

The Province plans to establish a systematic and reliable legal support framework by forming a pool of approximately 20 attorneys specializing in civil law including labor, family law, and administrative law including immigration.

The recruitment is open to individuals holding a license to practice law with at least two years of practical experience. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with experience handling cases involving migrants or foreign nationals, or those who have completed relevant training programs.

Selected attorneys will begin providing case support in early April following completion of a mandatory orientation program. The appointment period will run from the date of appointment through December 31, 2026.

To prevent excessive legal fees, the province plans to provide recommended fee guidelines based on case type and enhance contract transparency through the use of standard agreements. Actual legal fees will be determined through individual contracts between the client and the attorney.

Attorneys wishing to participate may download the required application documents from the Gyeonggi Migrant Integration Support Center website (gmis.or.kr) and submit them via email by March 13. For further information, contact the Gyeonggi Migrant Integration Support Center (+82-31-853-9347).

For migrants in need of legal assistance, the Center will provide initial consultations and case assessments to identify matters requiring legal counsel. It will then facilitate access to professional legal services and interpretation support.

Yoon Hyeon-ok, Director of the Gyeonggi Province Migrant Social Policy Division, stated, “We will provide support to ensure that migrants can have their legitimate rights protected within the institutional framework, even in the midst of legal disputes.” She added, “We look forward to the active participation of attorneys who possess both professional expertise and a strong commitment to public service.”