LEGAL ASSISTANT, New York City at United Nations Secretariat New York, NY

Job Title Legal Assistant, New York City – United Nations Secretariat Organization & Reporting Position located in the Office of the Legal Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs. Reports to the Principal Legal Officer. Responsibilities Research and compile materials for the preparation of opinions and inclusion in studies and reports. Handle or refer to the appropriate officer a variety of verbal and written inquiries from internal and external parties, providing information on processes and procedures related to specific activities of the office. Review, verify, and process documents to ensure conformity to relevant guidelines and requirements; extract key data, update databases, and monitor follow‑up actions and approvals. Edit and conduct final accuracy checks for documentation, instruments, publications, and related correspondence. Serve various committees, hearings, and meetings; select and compile relevant background materials; assist in preparing documents; attend meetings and draft minutes/notes; monitor follow‑up actions. Assist in the preparation of documents for electronic storage, access, and publication, including scanning, conversion, content review, and extraction of key data and text excerpts for categorization and indexing. Create, maintain, and update internal databases as necessary. Provide general office support services; draft, edit, proofread, and finalize correspondence and other communications for signature and/or processing. Set up and maintain reference files/records (electronic and paper). Schedule appointments and meetings, monitor deadlines, and manage related administrative tasks. Coordinate administrative services, including preparing and monitoring requests, liaising with relevant units, and maintaining related statistics for reporting purposes. Perform other ad‑hoc duties as assigned. Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence, mastery of subject matter, and the ability to analyze information. Exhibits tact, discretion, and good judgment, particularly with confidential matters. Shows pride in work, reliability, persistence, and calmness in stressful situations while applying gender perspectives. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals aligned with strategies, prioritizes activities, allocates resources, foresees risks, and adjusts plans and actions efficiently. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology, understands its applicability, seeks to apply it to tasks, and shows willingness to learn new technologies. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Paralegal education desirable. Work Experience Minimum of five years in paralegal work, conference servicing, general office support, or related area required. Minimum years of relevant experience reduced to three for candidates with a first‑level university degree or higher. Experience in paralegal work or legal research, within an international organization, national government, or international corporation, and familiarity with Microsoft365 or similar software suites are desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable, and knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency‑based interview. Equal Employment Opportunity The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Nations Secretariat