Legal Officer At Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office

Reporting Line:

The Legal Officer reports to the Deputy Specialist Prosecutor through the Legal Officer Team Leader.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To assist the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) in pre-trial, trial or appellate proceedings, under the day to day supervision of the Legal Officer Team Leader; primarily in the preparation of written legal submissions, including indictment, briefs, motions, responses, replies and communications with other parties in the proceedings in the course of investigations and prosecutions;

· To conduct legal research using multiple research sources and provide advice on the applicable law, international human rights principles and humanitarian law concerning cases of serious crimes;

· To assist SPO Prosecutors in fulfilling pre-trial and trial obligations towards the other parties in the proceedings including first level pre-disclosure review of evidence;

· To assist SPO Prosecutors as a Legal Officer under the supervision of a Prosecutor in pre-trial, trial or appellate proceedings;

· To conduct witness interviews and proof witnesses prior to trial;

· To coordinate with the Chambers and Registry Court Management officials, as required;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor’s degree

AND

· A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

· The above mentioned University degree must be in Law;

· Professional understanding and experience in research and analytical tools/applications and specialised court management software;**

· Demonstrated sound judgement;**

· Excellent legal drafting and reporting skills;**

· Ability to prioritise and manage a high workload independently when required;**

· Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;**

· Ability to establish and maintain effective, constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity;**

· Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity; ability to promote an inclusive working environment and integrate a gender perspective into tasks and responsibilities.**

Desirable

· Substantial experience in the investigation and prosecution/defence of war crimes or organised crime in a national jurisdiction, hybrid national and/or international court and international tribunal;

· International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations;

· Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions.