Overview
Provide substantive, technical, and administrative support for the adjudication of cases by the UNAT judges. Responsibilities include reviewing submissions, conducting legal research, and preparing briefing memoranda.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide substantive, technical and administrative support for the adjudication of cases by the UNAT judges;
- Review the parties’ submissions to the UNAT;
- Support the Judges by conducting legal research and preparing briefing memoranda on cases;
- Support the Judges in producing accurate, comprehensive judgments, including review of draft judgments for any inconsistencies or inaccuracies, and ensuring editorial uniformity prior to publication;
- Support the Judges in review of interlocutory motions and issuance of orders;
- Identify issues, draft legal texts and handle a wide range of complex legal matters involving interpretation and application of administrative/employment law;
- Conduct extensive legal research and provide detailed analysis of cases and jurisprudence;
- Prepare summaries of judgments for inclusion in the OAJ case law portal;
- Provide legal advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions;
- Draft, review and advise on legal documents and correspondence;
- Perform other duties in support of Registry initiatives, as requested.
Required Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required. At least one year of experience in administrative or employment/labor law is required. Experience as a judicial/legal clerk, or in a tribunal registry or appeals board secretariat, or experience drafting appellate briefs, is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent degree) in international law. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
