Legal Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a Legal Officer in the Office of Administration of Justice, specifically in the Registry of the United Nations Appeals Tribunal in New York, to handle legal issues, conduct research, and provide legal advice.
- Role
- Legal Officer
- Organization
- Office of Administration of Justice, United Nations
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
The role
The position involves handling a range of legal issues, conducting research, preparing legal documents, and providing legal advice in the Office of Administration of Justice, specifically in the Registry of the United Nations Appeals Tribunal in New York.
What you'll do
- Handle a range of legal issues
- Conduct extensive legal research and analysis
- Prepare legal documents and reports
- Provide legal advice
- Assess evidence for relevance and admissibility
- Represent the Organization before tribunals or administrative proceedings
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in international law
- Minimum of five years of experience in law
- Experience in administrative or employment/labor law
- Experience as a judicial/legal clerk or in a tribunal registry
- Fluency in English, UN Level III
- Desirable: Fluency in French, UN Level III
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK, specifically in the Office of Administration of Justice, United Nations Appeals Tribunal.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in international law, five years of experience in law, and fluency in English, UN Level III.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285051&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of Administration of Justice, United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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