Paralegal officer - Litigation Committee

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow\’s major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.

The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.

Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

Your role

Reporting to the Committee\’s President, you will carry out the following legal and administrative tasks :

• Processing, verifying, preparing, and monitoring appeal files in compliance with the legal and regulatory frameworks
• Drafting decisions and official correspondence, and preparing meeting minutes
• Filing and archiving processed cases
• Analyse applicable legal texts and conduct case law research related to the activities of the Litigation Committee.
• Coordinating the Committee\’s activities with the President
• Acting as an interface with stakeholders involved in appeals, including students, the rectorate, course directors, and / or other university departments, particularly the Student Department
• Serving as the point of contact for the University community on matters related to the committee
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes linked to the Committee\’s activities
• Handling occasional administrative tasks (e.g., organizing meetings)
• Performing any other task assigned by the President

Your profile

• Bachelor\’s degree in law or equivalent professional experience
• At least three years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and spoken command of French and fluent English; knowledge of Luxembourgish and / or German would be an asset
• Proficiency in office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); knowledge of legal research tools would be an advantage
• Ability to work proactively and autonomously, meeting deadlines
• Rigorous, precise, and capable of collaborative teamwork
• Diplomatic and discreet, with the ability to adapt to different stakeholders
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills in a multicultural environment

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the \“University of the Greater Region\“ (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications must include the following documents in French or English :

• A detailed curriculum vitae, including your address, professional experience, and education

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information :

• Contract Type : Permanent

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