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Paralegal

 Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

Legal Vice Presidency. In the context of the World Bank's broad development agenda, the Legal Vice Presidency (LEG), under the Senior Vice President and Group General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal advice and support to internal and external Bank clients on operational, advisory, financial, administration, and institutional matters.

Legal Vice Presidency. In the context of the World Bank's broad development agenda, the Legal Vice Presidency (LEG), under the Senior Vice President and Group General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal advice and support to internal and external Bank clients on operational, advisory, financial, administration, and institutional matters.

LEGLE provides operational legal support to two regions: Europe and Central Asia (ECA) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LCR). These two regions include a mix of low-income, lower- middle-income, and upper-middle income countries, and several fragile or conflict-affected states. The operational portfolio includes work on a diverse range of instruments, including investment project financing, development policy lending, PforR, trust funds, and Reimbursable Advisory Services.

LEGLE invites qualified candidates to apply for one Paralegal position.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Paralegal position will be held by an experienced individual whose acquired knowledge and skills enable him/her to undertake independently diverse and complex technical assignments. With limited supervision, the Paralegal will work closely with clients and staff of their teams to make a significant contribution to the overall achievement of work program goals.

The Paralegal will report to the Chief Counsel in the unit and will provide support to lawyers within the Practice Group while contributing to the smooth delivery of services to LEG’s clients.

Job Description

Paralegals undertake a variety of tasks to support counsels in the LEGVPU, including conducting legal research, drafting documents and maintaining and organizing files. The position requires a demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team and to exercise good judgment. The duties and responsibilities of a Paralegal will include the following:

- Drafting basic legal agreements, including administration agreements, trust fund grant agreements, reimbursable advisory service agreements and amendments to various legal documents under the direction of counsel.

- Conducting research on assigned issues, using existing legal files and alternative sources (e.g., computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet or other databases), analyzing information and summarizing findings.

- Reviewing Trust Fund Proposals, ensuring that they conform to the Bank’s operational policies, procedures and guidance, providing comments and/or recommending for clearances as required.

- Performing routine loan and portfolio management tasks and other legal monitoring activities related to borrowing, investment operations, and trust funds.

- Conducting a variety of tasks under the direction of counsel relating to project preparation or implementation.

- Responding to diverse inquiries and making decisions when multiple courses of action are possible.

- Organizing project and departmental documents and records in accordance with appropriate standards.

- Maintaining appropriate knowledge management activities to ensure the retention of advice provided.

Note: The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background.  Female and Sub-Saharan and Caribbean country national candidates are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, he/she will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3-year term appointment.

Selection Criteria

* Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Preferred: 1-2 years of relevant paralegal experience.

* Well-developed legal document drafting and editing skills, in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Proven ability to consistently deliver timely and high-quality work while handling multiple concurrent assignments, working simultaneously with several counsels.

* Experience in the Bank’s operational work and knowledge of the full range of Bank operational processes, policies and procedures.

* Ability to research assigned issues, using existing legal files and alternative sources and ability to analyze and synthesize legal and other information and present results clearly and concisely.

* Demonstrated experience in basic contract documentation matters, working independently and assuming incremental levels of responsibility over time.

* Proven ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments, build effective working relationships and get along with clients and colleagues.

* Knowledge of legal processes, procedures and terminology for review, analysis, preparation, and processing of legal documents.

* Proven knowledge of Bank rules and practices, especially relating to trust funds, their applicability, and processes.

Values, Leadership Potential

- Demonstrated commitment to the World Bank Core Values for WBG and a proven track record of fostering a strong and healthy culture of diversity, inclusion, teamwork, honesty, trust, openness, integrity, and accountability.

- Demonstrated ability to be sensitive to issues around race, gender, ethnicity, inclusion, and intersectionality.

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive working environment.

- Demonstrated commitment to the Bank’s mission, and ability to work towards WBG’s corporate targets for successful outcomes.

- A strong results-oriented mindset.

Employment Value Proposition
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan; health (medical dental, pharmacy, vision), life and disability insurance; generous annual leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Please note that certain benefits may vary based on appointment type (Term or Extended-Term Consultant/Temporary; HQ or Country Office appointment). We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

The WBG aspires to remain competitive in all markets by providing compensation that attracts and retains top talent to deliver on the WBG mission of reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

WBG entry salaries are determined based on the grade, years of relevant experience and internal comparators. Consistent with our entry salary methodology, new hires are likely to be offered a salary between the minimum and midpoint of the salary scale for the advertised grade.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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