Legal Officer
Quick answer
The Office of Administration of Justice is hiring an in-office Legal Officer in New York to provide substantive and administrative support for the United Nations Appeals Tribunal.
- Role
- Legal Officer
- Organization
- Office of Administration of Justice
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-07-23
The role
The Office of Administration of Justice is seeking a Legal Officer to provide technical and administrative support to the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT) in New York. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, draft judgments, review submissions, and advise on complex administrative and employment law matters. This role requires five years of progressive legal experience and advanced proficiency in international legal principles.
What you'll do
- Provide substantive, technical and administrative support for the adjudication of cases.
- Conduct legal research and prepare briefing memoranda for UNAT judges.
- Review party submissions and draft complex legal documents.
- Support judges in the production and editorial review of accurate judgments.
- Provide expert legal advice on substantive and procedural questions.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in international law or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law.
- At least one year of experience in administrative or employment/labor law.
- Professional proficiency in English (required) with a desirable second UN language.
- Ability to work under pressure and apply rigorous legal judgment.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this position is located in New York and is an in-office role.
What is the duration of this employment?
This is a temporary job opening available until December 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension.
What are the core educational requirements?
An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in international law is required, though a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is July 23, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of Administration of Justice's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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