Legal Officer (176)

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Management Level ML-2

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/ Immediate Office of the Registrar

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Open to Contributing Third States:

Yes

Reporting Line:

The Legal Officer reports to the Deputy Registrar through the Legal Officer Team Leader.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Under the day to day supervision of the Legal Officer Team Leader in the Immediate Office of the Registrar (‘IOR’), to perform legal research and draft memoranda and other legal documents on all matters related to the functioning and mandate of the Specialist Chambers;

· To undertake review of legal documents, including internal rules, policies, practice directions and instructions; primarily to identify important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies and to provide advice on the application of those legal documents to specific factual circumstances;

· To conduct in-depth legal research using multiple research sources and provide advice on the applicable law, including international human rights law, public and private international law, and international administrative law;

· To assist the Legal Officer Team Leader in the drafting and preparation of Registry court filings;

· To provide input and assistance on external and internal legal matters, including matters related to detention, legal aid, cooperation agreements and other relevant legal matters related to proceedings;

· To analyse and provide advice on the application of the Specialist Chambers’ constitutive instruments;

· To coordinate with other Registry staff and units on a variety of legal matters, as required;

· To support the work of the IOR by drafting reports, communications, and other materials related to the mandate of the Specialist Chambers, as required;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Registrar or the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

· Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor’s degree

AND

· A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

· The above mentioned University degree must be in Law;

· Professional understanding and experience in research and analytical tools/applications and specialised court management software;

· Demonstrated sound judgement;

· Excellent legal drafting and reporting skills;

· Ability to prioritise and manage a high workload independently when required;

· Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective, constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Desirable

· Substantial litigation experience, including in either prosecution/defence in a national jurisdiction, hybrid national and/or international court or international tribunal;

· Experience in applying expertise to analyse a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues and problems, and in developing innovative and creative solutions;

· International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations;

· Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions.