Associate Legal Officer, P2

The Associate Legal Officer will provide legal support in handling disciplinary cases and advising on human resources and administrative matters within the United Nations internal justice system. Responsibilities include reviewing disciplinary matters, preparing submissions to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, conducting legal research, and assisting in representing the Secretary-General in oral proceedings.

• Provide legal support in handling disciplinary cases referred to OHR for appropriate action.
• Advise on human resources and administrative matters in the context of formal proceedings before the Organization's internal justice system.
• Review and prepare recommendations related to the processing of disciplinary matters.
• Assist in the preparation of submissions to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, ensuring procedural compliance and identifying cases amenable to informal resolution.
• Assist in representing the Secretary-General in oral proceedings before the Dispute Tribunal.
• Respond to inquiries and correspondence.
• Draft, review, and advise on legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and provide detailed analysis of cases and jurisprudence.
• Assist in producing accurate documentation required under the disciplinary process and submissions.
• Maintain the Section's relevant databases and registers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law or related area is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE), or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
• A minimum of two years of legal experience, including litigation at the national or international level, is required.
• No experience is required for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE), or the G to P Examination.
• Experience in litigating administrative law matters is desirable.
• Experience in conducting workplace related investigations or handling disciplinary matters in an international organization is desirable.