World Bank Paralegal Jobs USA 2024
World Bank Paralegal Jobs USA 2024: World Bank Group have published new Job vacancy in USA. Full job description and further details are given below. Candidates can apply to the following position before the deadline. Application deadline October 4, 2024 and before applying to the job we suggest applicants must read this full article and also official job notification. For more jobs visit our portal www.UNJobsCareer.Org
Quick Info
- Job Title: Paralegal
- Duty Station: Washington, DC
- Country: United States
- Job #: req29459
- Organization: World Bank
- Sector: Legal
- Grade: GD
- Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
- Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
- Closing Date: 10/4/2024
Job Description
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.
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.
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.