Legal Consultant – International, HQ Amman, Jordan

Result of Service

• Assists the Judge and Registrar as required, including: drafting orders and judgments; analyzing case files; researching UNAT/UNDT/UNRWA DT jurisprudence and administrative regulations, rules and other issuances; attending hearings and summarizing evidence.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Work Location

HQ Amman.

Expected duration

01.03 to 30.11.2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to the Registrar of the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal on case-related and administrative matters.
• Assists the Judge and Registrar as required, including: drafting orders and judgments; analyzing case files; researching UNAT/UNDT/UNRWA DT jurisprudence and administrative regulations, rules and other issuances; attending hearings and summarizing evidence.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
¿ University degree in law from an accredited educational institution
¿ Minimum 2 years of international experience practicing law with a first-level degree in law; 0 years with an advanced degree in law.
¿ Fluency in written and spoken English

COMPETENCIES
¿ Excellent legal writing (in English) and analytical skills
¿ Strong ability to drive for results
¿ Strong skills in solving problems
¿ Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines
¿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written
¿ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
¿ Experience in the field of administrative law, particularly in an administrative dispute tribunal of an international organisation
¿ Experience in litigation or working for a judge drafting judicial submissions or issuances
¿ Significant experience in legal drafting in English
¿ Working knowledge of Arabic
Minimum 2 years of experience practicing law with a first-level degree in law; 0 years with an advanced degree in law.
Experience in the field of administrative law, particularly in an administrative dispute tribunal of an international organisation.
Experience in litigation or working for a judge drafting judicial submissions or issuances.
Significant experience in legal drafting in English.

Languages

¿ Fluency in written and spoken English required.
¿ Working knowledge of Arabic desirable.

Additional Information

The incumbent is entitled to 1.5 annual leave days per month.
Monthly salary USD 4000.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.