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The role:
Working in a Legal Division, you will be responsible for case files to be processed in English or French. Principal duties include: examining and dealing with applications; advice to applicants on admissibility; preparation of case files for submission to the Court; presentation of applications; and drafting Court documents. As part of your role you will also participate in the supervision of trainee and assistant lawyers, and represent the Court at outside events.
The candidates:
The minimum requirements are: a University degree in Romanian law permitting access to the judicial administration or legal professions in Romania; at least two years' professional experience gained in the legal field in Romania (preferably in the judicial service) or in international organisations; thorough knowledge of the Romanian legal system; and knowledge of other national jurisdictions, constitutional and international law. In addition to Romanian of mother-tongue standard, candidates must have very good knowledge of one of the Council's official languages (English or French) to be able to draft legal texts therein clearly and precisely, and good knowledge of the other official language; knowledge of other European languages is desirable.
To apply:
Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system. By connecting to our website www.coe-recruitment.com you can consult the detailed vacancy notice and create and submit your on-line application.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 11 July 2008 (midnight French time).
Under its equal opportunity policy, the Council of Europe is aiming to achieve parity in the number of women and men employed in each category and grade.
The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
The European Court of Human Rights was set up in 1959 by the Council of Europe which is Europe\\\'s oldest political organisation founded in 1949 and today numbering 47 member States. It aims to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as well as to seek common solutions to political, social, cultural and legal problems faced by its member States.
Competitive examination open to nationals of member States of the Council of Europe
Lawyer - Romania
Registry of the European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France
Fixed-term position (initial two year contract)
Vacancy Reference: e40/2008