Associate Court Officer (173)

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Management Level ML-3

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/Judicial Services Division/Court Management Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Open to Contributing Third States:

Yes

Reporting Line:

The Associate Court Officer reports to the Head of Court Management Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Under the guidance of the Court Officer and/or Head of Court Management Unit, to assist in the daily coordination of the court services in the Specialist Chambers and Registry;

· To receive, record and file documents submitted to the Registry;

· To assist the Court Officer in making all necessary arrangements for court proceedings, including the coordination of provision of interpretation, transcription and technical services, as required;

· To liaise with other court support staff, including Court Clerks and transcript coordinators, ensuring smooth management of the cases before the Specialist Chambers;

· To represent and perform the functions of the Registry in court proceedings, on behalf of the Registrar or the Deputy Registrar, including opening the hearing and preparing minutes or summaries of proceedings;

· Under guidance of the Court Officer and/or Head of Court Management Unit, to handle and process exhibits and other case materials (in hard copy or electronic format) in accordance with the established rules, practices and procedures;

· Under guidance of the Court Officer and/or the Head of Court Management Unit, to respond to questions from the Specialist Chambers relating to the Registry matters;

· To provide advice on procedural matters to judges, parties and diplomatic bodies, under the guidance of the Court Officer and/or Head of Court Management Unit;

· To assist in maintaining the Court Calendar;

· To assist in reviewing and updating procedures and guidelines related to courtroom activities;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by 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 four (4) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

· The above mentioned University degree must be in at least one of the following fields of expertise: Law, Court Administration, Social Sciences or other related university studies;

· Experience in courtroom proceedings and in criminal cases;

· Excellent drafting skills for legal texts, memoranda and any related filings in English;

· Fully proficient computer skills, including ability to use relevant software applications, such as Adobe Acrobat pro, 7zip, Office, caseMap, iBase, TRM, Zylab, or e-discovery software);

· Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral;

· Absolute tact and discretion;

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

· Ability to prioritise and manage a high workload on occasions;

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

Desirable

· Experience with criminal cases involving witness protection and other measures to protect confidential evidence or information;

· Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP missions;

· Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.