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23 February 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO Appellate Body
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 425
The WTO is seeking to fill three positions of Legal Officer in the Secretariat which provides legal
support to the WTO Appellate Body.  Applications from  men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff
members who are interested are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 95,800 net p.a.OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-
locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Appellate Body Secretariat,
the incumbent will assist in provid ing legal advice and support to the
Appellate Body.  The tasks include:
(a) to assist Appellate Body Members in the conduct of appeals and
other cases;
(b) to prepare opinions and analyses on the WTO Agreement and the
dispute settlement rules and procedures for the Members of the
Appellate Body;  and
(c) to research and draft reports and legal materials as required in the
fields of international trade and public international law generally.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree in law, including studies in international
QUALIFICATIONS: trade law and/or public international law; a minimum of five years of
relevant legal practice experience; excellent knowledge of legal and
economic issues relating to the WTO Agreement and public
international law.  Exposure to a judicial process, e.g. courts or quasi-
judicial agencies, or experience in litigation preferred.  Ability to workindependently and to cooperate with others in a diverse international
setting.
                                                          
1The positions may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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LANGUAGES: Excellent English, including a de monstrated ability to write accurately,
concisely and clearly.  Knowledge of additional languages, especially
French or Spanish, is desirable.
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" or requested from:
Human Resources Section
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications
will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 20 April 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.