Associate Legal Officer (P-2) (22679)

Requisition ID 22679 – Posted 06/10/2022 – Professional – Legal Affairs – The Hague – NL

Essential Qualifications

Education:           

Advanced university degree in law is required; a specialization in international criminal law, public international law, international humanitarian or human rights law would be considered an asset. A first-level university degree in law in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of two years (four years with a first level university degree) of relevant work experience in a national judicial system, an international court / tribunal or in academia active in the fields of law mentioned above.         

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of law and demonstrated analytical skills;
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and provide analyses on complex legal questions not always enlightened by precedent;
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis where required of large volumes of evidence/documents;
• Excellent drafting skills in at least one of the working languages of the Court (English or French);
• Effective organizational skills and ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and competent manner, even under time pressure;
• Ability to rapidly prioritize tasks;
• Ability to work as part of a team and/or independently;
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office package, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, utmost discretion, reliability, motivation, and willingness to learn new skills.

Knowledge of languages:

Fluency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is essential. Working knowledge of the other is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court would be considered an asset (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

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