Job Opening: ICJ Clerkships

The International Court of Justice has posted the following vacancy announcement (English/French) pertaining to six clerkship positions:

Vacancy announcement

Date of issuance: 8 February 2010

Deadline for applications: 6 April 2010

Post title: Law Clerk to Judges of the Court (Associate Legal Officer) (6 positions)

Grade: P-2

Vacancy Announcement Number: 2010‑ICJ‑LEG‑01

Duty Station: International Court of Justice, The Hague, Netherlands

Organizational unit: Department of Legal Matters

Indicative minimum net annual remuneration (including post adjustment) based on 1 July 2009 rates:

At single rate: €51,525

At dependency rate: €54,933

Length of Appointment: Two years fixed-term, renewable once for a second two-year period

Background

The International Court of Justice has been allocated six additional P-2 Law Clerk positions by the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/64/244), making it now possible for each of the Court’s 15 judges to be assigned one full-time Law Clerk.

Functions

Under the supervision of the judge to whom he or she will be specifically assigned, the Law Clerk will provide such judge with legal research and related assistance with regard to cases pending before the Court. The Law Clerk may also be required to provide legal assistance and support to a judge ad hoc participating in a particular case. In coordination with his or her judge, the Law Clerk may also from time to time be called upon to perform some specific legal tasks for the Registry.

Qualifications and skills

• university degree in law, with significant academic background in public international law or professional experience in the field. Graduate and/or post-graduate studies in public international law would be an asset;
• two years’ experience in the settlement of international legal disputes with an international organization, government, law firm or other private sector entity would be desirable.

Languages

French and English are the official and working languages of the Court. Excellent knowledge of and drafting ability in one of these languages is required, as well as a working knowledge of the other. Command of other official languages of the United Nations would be an asset.

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 the euro/dollar exchange rate. 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.

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

How to apply

Applicants are required to complete a United Nations Personal History Form (P.11), and to submit a cover letter.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to send their application by e‑mail, addressed to the Registrar of the Court, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number.

E‑mail: recrutement‑recruitment@icj‑cij.org

Fax: +31 70 364 99 28

Only applications from candidates under serious consideration will be acknowledged.