The United Nations is seeking a Legal Assistant (G6) to provide a wide range of general office support, service meetings, and perform other administrative support under delegated authority.
Responsibilities
Independently handle a variety of relatively complex verbal and written inquiries from internal or external parties, including providing detailed information on processes and procedures related to a range of legal activities, instruments, and issues.
Draft responses to routine correspondence, notes, and any other routine communications as required.
Edit and conduct final checks for accuracy of a variety of specialized documentation, legal publications, and related correspondence.
Create and maintain files and databases, including managing individual case files, maintaining and updating detailed 'docket sheets', and ensuring that all related correspondence and other documentation are appropriately filed, registered, and followed up.
Provide technical assistance for meeting arrangements and servicing, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and court sessions.
Handle or refer a variety of verbal and written inquiries from internal and external parties to the Registrar and/or Legal Officer(s), including providing information on processes and procedures related to the work of the Registry.
Conduct basic research on assigned issues using existing files and alternative sources such as computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet, or other databases.
Maintain internal databases on cases for tracking and trend analysis; generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
Review, record, distribute, and process all mail and other documents, including orders and judgments.
Follow up on impending actions and deadlines.
Assist in the maintenance of paper and electronic reference files to ensure rapid retrieval of critical information; conduct reference searches upon request; review material and determine appropriate file classification categories.
Perform administrative duties including processing travel requests, travel claims, and requests for office supplies and equipment.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.
Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning, and decision making.
Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Supplemental training in paralegal, administration, or a related area is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in paralegal work, conference servicing, general office support, or a related area is required.
The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two years for candidates who possess a first-level University degree (making it 5 years).
Experience as a law clerk/court assistant in an international or similar organization, judicial administration, or a large law firm is desirable.
Work experience of one (1) year or more in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the United Nations careers portal at careers.un.org.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the United Nations careers portal.
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