Lawyer - Germany

**Lawyer - Germany**

**Registry of the European Court of Human Rights
Re f erence**: e008/2024**

**Location: Strasbourg **Publication: 22 February 2024

**Deadline: 14 March 2024**

Are you a lawyer 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 rights of 700 million

interests you? If so, our job offer may be the right opportunity for you.

**Who we are**

With over 2200 staff members representing all its 46 member States, the

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. See the Court’s website for information about its

activities.

The

See here for more information about the

**Your role**

As a Lawyer, you will:
manage a certain number of case-files in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights and the Court’s
procedures:
guidelines and specific country-management meetings instructions;
- maintain correspondence with the applicants and, where appropriate, with Governments and third parties;
- prepare case-files for the examination by a Judge-rapporteur and for submission to the Court;
- ensure legal analysis;

**Our work is carried by our values**
- attend the Court's sessions and present cases;
- draft judgments, decisions, minutes, reports, notes and other documents;
- undertake studies and research relating to the case-law of the Court and national law;
- analyse and distribute information concerning the Court’s case-law.

advise and report to a Senior Legal Adviser: report on the results achieved, on further requirements, risks and
opportunities of developments or events;
communicate in matters concerning the case-files:

- ensure that all those concerned are informed appropriately;
- maintain contacts with counterparts.

promote the values of the

**What we are looking for**

You must:
hold the 2nd State examination / “2. Staatsexamen” in law obtained in Germany permitting access, either on the basis
of qualifications or after passing a competitive examination, to the judicial administration or legal professions in
Germany;
after having obtained the 2nd State examination in law, have at least two years of professional experience acquired in
the legal field (preferably in the judicial service) in Germany or in international Organisations;
have an excellent knowledge of German (mother tongue level);
have very good knowledge of one of the two official languages of the
knowledge of the other;
have the ability to draft legal texts clearly and precisely in English or French;
be a citizen of one of the member States of the
service of that state;
have discharged any obligation concerning national service (military, civil or comparable);
not be the parent, child, stepchild or grandchild of a serving staff member of the

be under the age of 65 years.

Demonstrate to us that you have the following competencies:
Professional and technical expertise:

- thorough knowledge of the German legal system and ability to handle cases arising in other jurisdictions;
- knowledge of international law and, in particular, of European Union law.

Drafting skills Please refer to the

Analysis and problem solving **Competency Framework**

of the
Concern for quality

( - 1,6Mo)

Planning and work organisation

Teamwork and co-operation

Learning and development

Communication

These would be an asset:
Decision making

Adaptability

Initiative

Results orientation

**What we offer**

If successful, you may be offered employment based on an initial fixed-term period of at least one year, corresponding to

the probationary period, at grade A1/A2 depending on your previous professional experience. After successful completion of a

one-year probationary period, which may be extended if needed, the initial contract may be renewed one or several times for a

total duration of service not exceeding four years. A fixed-term appointment shall be converted into an open-ended appointment

In Strasbourg, you will receive a basic monthly gross salary of € 5536 (grade A1) or € 7074 (grade A2) which is exempt

from national income tax. This salary may be supplemented by other allowances depending on your personal situation. You will

benefit from the

advantages (including flexible working hours, training and development, possibility of teleworking, etc.).

This competition is carried out in accordance with Article 490 of the Staff Rules. You can consult the conditions of

employment (salaries, allowances, pension scheme, soci