Legal Assistant

Job Description

The International Court of Justice is looking for a dedicated professional to join its Registry’s Department of Legal Matters as a support specialist. In this role, you will provide essential legal and administrative assistance in both English and French, ensuring the smooth handling of legal documents and correspondence 📄. Your responsibilities will include formatting and proofreading legal drafts, managing departmental communications, and conducting basic legal research 🔍. We’re searching for someone with at least seven years of relevant experience, excellent typing skills, and a passion for efficient teamwork 🤝. A high school diploma is required, along with a strong command of both official languages of the Court. If you are committed to professionalism and accountability while fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply! 🌍

The Court is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a staff member. ICJ does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICJ are fraudulent and should be disregarded.