Legal Officer

LocationSANTIAGO, NAIROBI, BANGKOK, GENEVA

Posted1w ago

Legal

Quick answer

The Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ) is hiring Legal Officers in Santiago, Chile; Nairobi, Kenya; Bangkok, Thailand; and Geneva, Switzerland, to handle legal issues and represent clients before tribunals.

Role: Legal Officer
Organization: Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ)
Location: SANTIAGO, NAIROBI, BANGKOK, GENEVA
Category: Legal

The role

The Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ) is seeking Legal Officers to handle a range of issues related to international, public, private and administrative law, conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions, and represent clients before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal.

What you'll do

Handles a range of issues related to international, public, private and administrative law
Conducts extensive legal research and analysis
Prepares legal opinions/advice on a wide range of legal issues
Represents and assists in representing clients before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal
Provides legal advice on human resources matters
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns

What it takes

Advanced university degree in international law
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law
Two years of litigation experience at the national or international level
Experience within the UN common system or other similar international organizations is desirable
UN Language Framework proficiency in English at Level III and in Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, or Chinese at Level III
Professionalism, communication, and client orientation competencies

What you'll bring

Legal research and analysisPreparation of legal opinions and adviceRepresentation of clients before tribunalsNegotiation and settlement of claims and disputesDrafting legal motions/submissionsAssessment of evidence for relevance and admissibility

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Santiago, Chile; Nairobi, Kenya; Bangkok, Thailand; and Geneva, Switzerland.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in international law, five years of progressively responsible experience in law, and UN Language Framework proficiency in English at Level III and in Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, or Chinese at Level III.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided in the job posting.

How to apply

Apply directly on Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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