Legal Assistant
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) in Vienna is hiring an entry-level Legal Assistant to support non-legislative activities, including research and database management.
- Role
- Legal Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)
- Location
- VIENNA, Austria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Legal
The role
The position involves supporting the coordination, planning, and preparation of non-legislative activities in the International Trade Law Division (ITLD) of the Office of Legal Affairs.
What you'll do
- Support the coordination, planning, and preparation of ITLD’s non-legislative activities
- Conduct basic research on issues of international trade law
- Manage databases, including data analysis and presentation
- Draft, edit, and perform final accuracy check for legal documents
- Support the organization of seminars, symposia, and other meetings
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Minimum of seven years of work experience in paralegal work, programme support, administration, project administration, or related areas
- Experience with managing databases, records management systems, or electronic filing systems
- Experience supporting the organization of meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, or other events
- Experience conducting research on international trade law or related issues is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation for this position?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira. The job opening number is 26-Legal Affairs-OLA-281737-R-VIENNA (O).
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least seven years of relevant work experience, and experience with database management and event organization.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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