Vacancy Notice 1497

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Paralegal    
Reporting To: Assistant Director Executive Office
Location: Lyon
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 36.00 *
Grade: 6   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening:  Basic
Deadline for application: 9 December 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 1/3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

The incumbent will be part of the Executive Office and will work under the overall supervision of the Executive Director of Legal Affairs, or his/her designee.

He/she will provide paralegal support to attorneys handling external litigation, sensitive projects and other priorities handled by the Executive Office, including by assisting with research and document review, preparing files and presentations and performing any other tasks as defined by his/her hierarchy.

He/she must use professional judgment in performing the duties/tasks assigned to him/her; maintain good communication with his/her supervisor(s) and colleagues; and, given the sensitive nature of the work, perform his/her duties with great discretion.

The Paralegal is, according to organizational priorities and individual skill sets and experience, expected to carry out a combination of the following specialized duties under regular supervision of his/her hierarchy:

DUTY 1

Conducting research and document review in relation to external litigation, sensitive projects and other priorities handled by the Executive Office.

DUTY 2

Draft memoranda, reports and presentation materials relating to external litigation, sensitive projects and other priorities handled by the Executive Office.

DUTY 3

Contributing to the development of technological and technical tools for the purposes of enhancing research capabilities in relation to EDLA’s work.

DUTY 4

Assisting in the daily management of tasks of the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Performing any other related duties as may be required by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Education and qualification required:

• At least three or more years’ completed University-level education with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required.
• Studies in international relations, law, or foreign languages are desired.

Experience required:

• At least three years’ experience working in a support legal role, in a private law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or international organization.
• Experience with law enforcement agencies, international/regional organizations or research centers dealing with law enforcement and/or security work will be considered an asset.

languages:

• Fluency in English is required
• A good working knowledge of one of the other official working languages of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be desirable.

Abilities required:

• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize and synthesize voluminous information
• Ability to draft concise and clear memoranda and related reports
• Personal and professional maturity
• Discretion and professional judgment when working on sensitive matters
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually
• Ability to work under pressure and produce results on short timelines
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking), and curiosity.