International Court of Justice

Functions:

The incumbent, working under the overall supervision of the Principal Legal Secretary (Head of the Department of Legal Matters), will assist the Court in its judicial activity, undertaking high-level legal research and providing legal advice and other legal assistance to Members of the Court and the Registrar. His/her specific duties include the following:

• acting as Secretary of committees of the Court, in particular drafting committees;
• undertaking day-to-day management of case files and ensuring an efficient work flow in the preparation of cases;
• preparing and/or supervising the preparation of case-related documents, following up the technical processing of judicial decisions, drafting sections of the Court’s judgments and other decisions when so required;
• supervising and reviewing the work of the Legal Secretaries, Legal Officers, Associate Legal Officers, trainees and interns;
• preparing and supervising the preparation of speeches for the President and the Registrar;
• providing any other legal assistance that may be required for Members of the Court ;
• collaborating with and providing legal support to other departments and services of the Registry in the fulfilment of their tasks;
• if required, providing legal advice concerning contract management and interpretation of staff rules and regulations.

Qualifications and skills:

• advanced university degree, with a specialization in public international law; a relevant combination of university degree, professional training and experience may be taken into consideration;
• very good knowledge of the Court, its case law and procedures;
• substantial experience in public international law, international dispute settlement or international organizations; previous experience with an international Court desirable; additional experience in private law, contract law and/or administrative law of international organizations would be an asset;
• excellent knowledge and drafting ability in either English or French and very good command of the other;
• proven management and supervisory abilities in a multilingual and multicultural environment.

Remuneration:

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

The Court’s salaries are calculated in US Dollars but paid in Euros. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in the Netherlands and exchange rates.

In addition, the Court offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave, home travel every two years, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan* and medical insurance* (* deductible from salary).

For more information regarding the salary scales, please consult the “UN Salaries, Allowances, Benefits and Job Classification website”.

The Registrar reserves the right to appoint a candidate at one level below the advertised level of the post.

Please note that applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to complete a United Nations Personal History Form (P.11).

All applications, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number, should be sent by letter to:

The Registrar
International Court of Justice
Carnegieplein 2
2517 KJ The Hague
Netherlands

Fax: +31 70 364 99 28

Only applications from candidates under serious consideration will be acknowledged.