Legal Consultant

Deadline for applications: 
Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 17:00
Reference number: 
VA/PTC/2018/11

Contract type:

Duty station: 
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract level: 
Consultant
Duration: 
2 months
Recruiting Office: 
Pre-Trial Chamber
Date issued: 
Friday, October 12, 2018

SCOPE OF WORK:

Under the direct supervision of the International Judges, the incumbent will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Provide the necessary legal support to the Pre-Trial Chamber as required;
• Conduct research and draft research papers on a wide range of legal issues in criminal law and procedure (international and Cambodian), international law, international humanitarian law and other areas of specialization using multiple research sources;
• Draft legal opinions on issues raised in appeals, applications and disagreements submitted to the Chamber and present findings for internal review in either written or oral form;
• Attend hearings and deliberations and draft summaries of submissions and written records of proceedings;
• Assist in the drafting of decisions, review translation and proof-read all documents issued by the Chamber to ensure compliance with the applicable rules;
• Assist the International Judges in their day-to-day work in terms of both administrative and procedural functions.
• Perform any other assignments as required.

Results Expected: Good legal research, analysis and presentation of key information to facilitate decision-making. Deliver well-reasoned and clearly written recommendations, legal memoranda, orders and decisions. Perform accurate evidence analysis and draft clear and well-reasoned sections of any judgement related to closing orders. Apply all appropriate policies, guidelines, procedures and processes. Interact effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and concerned parties.

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Remuneration: 
USD5,000 per month