Overview
The World Bank Group is seeking a paralegal to join its legal teams at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The position involves supporting case management and legal processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, format, proofread and finalize case-related correspondence in English and French, ensuring the correct documents are attached.
- Prepare draft documents in cases in English and French, for review by the Chief Counsel and legal counsel.
- File submissions and other case-related documents in ICSID’s document management system in accordance with ICSID’s information management standards and procedures.
- Coordinate and oversee parties’ submissions as uploaded to ICSID’s external file sharing site and provide technical assistance to parties and arbitrators as needed.
- Acknowledge receipt of parties’ submissions and review for completeness.
- Track and maintain case procedural details and milestones up to date in ICSID’s case tracking systems and external website.
- Create and maintain calendars of events (i.e., pending actions and deadlines) for each case and the team.
- Coordinate and oversee publication of case materials.
- Conduct research on assigned issues using existing case files and alternative sources (e.g., the internet, online portals, or other databases), analyze information and summarize findings.
- Prepare budget estimates for cases to ensure sufficient funds in the case escrow accounts.
- Prepare letters to parties requesting advances on costs and assist counsel in monitoring the financial position of case escrow accounts.
- Coordinate with the Secretariat’s Administration and Finance Team on the closure of case escrow accounts at the end of each case and on fund balance refunds when appropriate.
- Assist with presentations and other materials for conferences and official meetings.
- Provide formatting (e.g., headings, tables of contents, footnotes), proofreading, editing, and cite-checking assistance with awards and decisions and other documents, ensuring consistency throughout.
- Prepare translations of case correspondence and other legal documents.
- Coordinate and review the translation of awards, decisions, and other documents.
- Assist with the logistical arrangements for remote and in-person hearings in Washington, D.C., and abroad by preparing lists of participants and travel certificates and assembling all hearing-related documents, among other things. Support the Secretariat’s Hearings Organizer and Assistants.
- Share miscellaneous responsibilities with Legal Assistants and undertake other ad hoc duties that the Chief Counsel may assign.
Required Experience
2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
