Students acquire the knowledge and skills to serve clients through the law under the supervision of a lawyer. The ICC program has a high placement rate for graduates with alumni working across the United States, for individual lawyers, and in the legal departments of Caterpillar, State Farm, Walmart, and other large corporations. Lawyers may participate in the work of the Court as defence counsel, public defender, ad hoc counsel, legal counsel, legal representative of victims, amicus curiae or legal counsel acting on behalf of a State. Lawyers wishing to practise before the Court in one of these capacities must meet the criteria for inclusion on the roster of lawyers established and maintained by the Registrar in accordance with Rule 21(2) of the ICC Rules of Procedure and Evidence (RPE). In order to be admitted as defence counsel, candidates must meet the minimum quality assurance requirements set out in article 22 of the RPE and article 67 of the Rules of Court. Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Claims Adjuster Family Law Firm Naperville is looking for an experienced paralegal to join our friendly and compassionate team. A positive attitude and an exceptional work ethic are a must, as is a critical eye for detail and deadly organizational skills. The right candidate will be able to confidently support our legal team in the following areas: judges, prosecutors, bar associations and other legal practitioners are natural partners of the Court and play a crucial role in providing accurate information about the Court`s mandate and activities and stimulating interest in the Court`s work. These partners can influence decision-makers and public opinion, promote the implementation of the Rome Statute and contribute to the development of international criminal law. The need for paralegals has grown beyond law firms and law firms. The employment of paralegals and paralegals is increasing among private companies, insurance companies and health care organizations.
Contact an admissions representative to find out how to get started. ICC has been the source employers have been looking for paralegals and paralegals since 1989. In order to ensure adequate support for victims, the defence and defence counsel in court, two prosecutors` offices have been established. First, the Office of the Public Defender of Victims (OPCV) has a duty to ensure the effective participation of victims in proceedings before the ICC. OPCV members may be appointed as pro bono legal representatives for victims, but they also support and support external legal representatives. Secondly, the Office of Public Counsel for the Defence (OCPD) provides support and material legal assistance to defence teams. Members of the Office may be appointed as ad hoc legal advisers (usually at the initial stage of the investigation) or agents. State Farm Insurance Co.`s Spring and Summer 2023 Paralegal Intern Job Postings are currently available on statefarm.com (Reqs #28412 & 28415). There are vacancies in the spring semester for two part-time paralegal articling students and in the summer for two full-time paralegal articling students. Mahamat Said`s defence team at the International Criminal Court, led by SILC co-founders Jennifer Naouri as lead counsel and Dov Jacobs as co-counsel, is seeking a legal assistant (see offer here). Please include “Office Worker – Peoria” in the subject line and email a letter explaining your interest and experience, resume and three references to careers@pslegal.org.
CVs will be accepted until the position is filled. Victoria Amann-Lasnier currently holds the position of Case Manager/Legal Assistant in the case of The Prosecutor v. Mahamat Said before the International Criminal Court. It is committed to giving a voice to lawyers` staff, improving employment conditions for all and promoting a positive work environment. Victoria has extensive experience in international criminal law in various jurisdictions. She has supported the legal teams of the Office of the Prosecutors of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the Office of the Registrar of the Kosovo Specialized Chambers and, most recently, in the case of Prosecutor v. Stanišić & Simatović at the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT). She holds an LL.M.
from the University of Essex, where she also worked as a transitional justice researcher, conducted open-source investigations into allegations of crimes against humanity, and contributed to amici curiae to refer situations to the ICC. In addition to her legal experience, she also brings diplomatic and political experience, having held positions in the French Parliament and the EU Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva. The IBA monitors legal, institutional and policy developments at the ICC that affect the legal profession, including: reviewing the court`s legal aid scheme; amendments to the Court`s rules on mutual legal assistance; interpretation of the ICC Code of Conduct for Legal Advisers; Disciplinary proceedings, etc. against lawyers appearing before the courts. Diana Constantinide is a British lawyer and a Cypriot lawyer with over 7 years of legal experience. She practices international criminal law and human rights before international and national courts. At the ICC, she is assistant to the legal representative of victims in the Abd-Al-Rahman case. For the past two years, she has worked on the situation in Afghanistan in the area of victim advocacy. She also worked on the situation in Myanmar before the ICC approved a thorough investigation into Myanmar`s alleged crimes against the Rohingya and advised NGOs on complex international issues such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and sexual violence.
She also teaches international criminal law and human rights. Diana attended the ICC`s virtual training and met with various departments of the court, including the legal department, to understand the working conditions of those assisting lawyers. Through these steps, and as an associate member of ICCBA, Diana understands the importance of promoting diverse and equal gender representation in the profession. A handbook for legal representatives to provide guidance on key issues related to victims` participation in the proceedings and thus assist legal representatives in their day-to-day work by representing victims` views and concerns in the proceedings. As a judicial institution, the Court invites you to apply for ICC staff positions and to bring your legal expertise to the organization. Whether you want to work in the Presidium, judicial departments, prosecution service or chancery, here you will find opportunities to bring your legal expertise to the ICC. Participants come from all over the world, including lawyers from the roster of lawyers and experts from international tribunals, among others, as well as representatives of legal associations and other external partners. In 2014, the annual seminar was held for the first time in a location other than The Hague in order to bring the Court closer to the people with whom the Court is supposed to cooperate. The seminar will be followed by intensive training on ICC law and practice. Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is seeking an Office Assistant to join our team in the Peoria office.
PSLS office staff provide a wide range of administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office. PSLS serves some of the most vulnerable members of our communities, including low-income people, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. We focus on legal issues that affect our clients` ability to meet their basic human needs, including physical safety, access to healthcare, adequate housing and financial stability.