Legal Consultant
Assist in legal matters and support UNRWA staff in dispute resolution.
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Overview
Assist in legal matters and support UNRWA staff in dispute resolution.
You have:
- University degree in Law from an accredited educational institution (e.g. Juris Doctorate or LLM).
- At least three years of relevant experience including 2 years international experience outside of the candidate home country, country of citizenship and country of permanent residence.
- Experience communicating complex legal issues to audiences who do not have the technical background.
- Experience drafting complex legal arguments.
- Knowledge of Palestine Refugee situation and the challenges they face.
- Excellent command of the English language.
Work Location HQ Amman
Expected duration 11 months
Duties and Responsibilities - Assist the Legal Officer/ Staff Assistance in drafting submissions before UNRWA Dispute Tribunal (UNRWA DT) and United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT) including, but not limited to, Applications/Appeals (briefs), Motions and Replies; - Conduct legal research on jurisprudence of administrative tribunals - UNRWA DT, United Nations Dispute Tribunal, UNAT, the Former Administrative Tribunal - as well as Agency Rules, Regulations and all Administrative Issuances as required to legally support arguments in the representation or advisement of staff members; - Advise staff honestly, generally or specifically, as needed, on personnel matters; - Draft memoranda for official office use on frequently or commonly asked issues for future reference. These memos will create a database of information to minimize time on research in future cases; - Conduct administrative and logistical tasks such as, but not limited to, taking notes for the file, minutes of meetings, follow up with staff members by phone, e-mail or in person; - Represent Applicants in oral hearings and status conferences when required before the UNRWA DT and the UNAT; - Establish and maintain relationships and coordinate with the Registrars/Admin Officers of UNRWA DT and UNAT; - Establish and maintain relationships with UNRWA Managers across departments and in Human Resources; - Identify opportunities to settle or mediate cases; - Any other task assigned by the Legal Officer (Staff Assistance) that he feels is within the abilities and expertise of the Consultant.
Qualifications/special skills - University degree in Law from an accredited educational institution (e.g. Juris Doctorate or LLM); At least three years of relevant experience including 2 years international experience outside of the candidate home country, country of citizenship and country of permanent residence. Experience communicating complex legal issues to audiences who do not have the technical background; Experience drafting complex legal arguments; Knowledge of Palestine Refugee situation and the challenges they face.
Languages Excellent command of the English language;
Additional Information Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements. clearly. The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 September 2023 (late applications will not be considered).
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to communicate complex legal information to a non-legal audience? | This question gauges your ability to simplify legal concepts for better understanding. | Provide a specific example where you tailored your message to the audience's level of understanding. |
| Tell us about a challenging legal argument you had to draft. What was your approach? | The interviewer seeks insight into your drafting skills and analytical thinking. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you handled conflicts or disputes in a previous role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to work collaboratively with different departments or offices. How did you manage the relationships? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for effective legal research? Can you give an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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