Associate Legal Officer/Law Clerk to a Member of the Court, P2

United Nations - UN International Court of Justice

Staff Closes 26 Jul 2026 3 days left

Overview

Provide research and other legal assistance to a judge of the International Court of Justice regarding cases pending before the Court.


Key Responsibilities

Provide legal research and related assistance to a judge with regard to cases pending before the Court. May provide legal assistance and support to a judge ad hoc. May perform specific legal tasks for the Registry.

Required Experience

Significant academic background in public international law or professional experience in the field is required. Two years' experience in the settlement of international legal disputes with an international organization, government, law firm or other private sector entity is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree in law, with significant academic background in public international law or professional experience in the field; a first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Postgraduate studies in public international law would be an asset. Postgraduate studies in public international law is desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
English UN Level III Reading, UN Level II Writing, UN Level III Listening, UN Level II Speaking. French UN Level III Reading, UN Level II Writing, UN Level III Listening, UN Level II Speaking.
Languages Preferred
Arabic UN Level I Reading, UN Level I Writing, UN Level I Listening, UN Level I Speaking. Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level I Reading, UN Level I Writing, UN Level I Listening, UN Level I Speaking. Russian UN Level I Reading, UN Level I Writing, UN Level I Listening, UN Level I Speaking. Spanish UN Level I Reading, UN Level I Writing, UN Level I Listening, UN Level I Speaking.
Contract Duration
three months, renewable
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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