About Office of Administration of Justice

Office of Administration of Justiceis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Office of Administration of Justice’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Legal Services Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:New York (Remote work possible)
• Department:Office of Administration of Justice
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in international law.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Five years of progressive experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience as an advocate/litigator before courts and tribunals is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in administrative law in an international organization is desirable.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of French is desirable.
• Language: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable..
• Perform other duties as required by the Chief of OSLA.

Skills

• Provide legal advice to clients in matters related to their terms of appointment;
• Represent and litigate on behalf of clients before the UNDT and UNAT;
• Prepare written and oral submissions to the UNDT and UNAT;
• Identify cases amenable to informal resolution and assist clients in the settlement process;
• Assist in responding to complex inquiries and correspondence;
• Conduct extensive legal research and provide detailed analysis of cases and jurisprudence;
• Provide legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions;
• Assist the Office in producing accurate, comprehensive submissions, including by reviewing/draft submissions for any inconsistencies or inaccuracies;
• Assist in maintaining the Office’s registers (electronic and online) and a legal precedent reporting database;

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply