Reference: e014/2024
Location: Strasbourg, France
Deadline: 02/04/2024
Are you a young law graduate who wants to gain experience in an international Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? Do you want to help the European Court of Human Rights to ensure respect for the human rights of 700 million Europeans? Does dealing with applications alleging violations of the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights interest you? If so, this Programme may be the right opportunity for you.
Who we are
With over 2200 staff members representing all its 46 member States, the Council of Europe is a multicultural Organisation. We all strive towards protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law and our three core values - professionalism, integrity and respect - guide the way we work.
The European Court of Human Rights oversees the implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights in the member States. Individuals can bring complaints of human rights violations to the Strasbourg Court once all possibilities of appeal have been exhausted in the member State concerned.
The Council of Europe has its headquarters in Strasbourg (France) and has external presence in more than twenty countries.
Your role
As an Assistant Lawyer, you will assist more senior members of staff in the preparation of correspondence with applicants and draft decisions in standard form cases. You will:
The Junior Professional Programme opens the Council of Europe’s doors to people at the start of their career, giving them an opportunity to gain experience working with this pan-European institution. At the Court, you will benefit from regular working contact with staff members, assist senior colleagues with their daily work and benefit from the Council of Europe’s training programme, as well as deepening your knowledge of the Organisation. The length of employment of Junior Professionals is limited to a maximum of four years under this scheme.
What we are looking for
You must:
Demonstrate to us that you have the following competencies:
- thorough knowledge of the Lithuanian legal system and ability to handle cases arising in other jurisdictions;
- knowledge of European Union law and of international law.
These would be an asset:
If successful, you may be offered employment based on renewable fixed-term contracts for a maximum cumulated duration of four years at grade B3. You will receive a basic monthly gross salary of € 4 107 which is exempt from national income tax.
The deadline for applications is 02 April 2024 (midnight Central European Time).
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