Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize case-related correspondence and legal documents in English and either French or Spanish.
• File submissions and manage case-related documents within the ICSID document management system.
• Coordinate and oversee parties' submissions on external file-sharing sites and provide technical assistance to arbitrators.
• Track case procedural details, milestones, and maintain calendars of events and deadlines.
• Conduct research on assigned issues using case files, online portals, and other databases.
• Prepare budget estimates for cases and assist in monitoring case escrow accounts.
• Provide formatting, editing, and cite-checking assistance for awards and decisions.
• Assist with logistical arrangements for remote and in-person hearings, including participant lists and travel documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of relevant paralegal or legal experience.
• Fluency in English and either French or Spanish (one position requires French, the other Spanish).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced knowledge and experience with videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom, Cisco Webex, or MS Teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of international arbitration procedures.
• Experience with legal document drafting and preparing case-specific budget proposals.

About the Company

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a member of the World Bank Group, is the global leader in international investment dispute settlement. Its mandate is to foster increased flows of international investment by providing an impartial and effective international forum for the resolution of disputes between host governments and foreign investors.