Legal Research Consultant

WIPO; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 30’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is seeking a Legal Research Consultant for a 4-month assignment focused on legislative review within the WIPO Lex database. The role requires a university degree in law, expertise in intellectual property law, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The consultant will work on backlog management, quality control, and maintain accurate records while collaborating directly with the WIPO Lex team.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Experience with legal databases and information management systems.

Aufgaben

• Process a minimum of 60 legislative records per month.
• Provide strategies to reduce legislative entry backlog.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in law

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Legal Research Consultant (25195)

Requisition Title

Legal Research Consultant-25195

Application Deadline

13-Jul-2025, 5 : 59 : 00 PM

Title of Assignment : Legal Research Consultant

Name of unit / sector : WIPO Lex, WIPO Judicial Institute, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector

Place of Assignment : WIPO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

Expected places of travel (if applicable) : None

Expected duration of assignment : 4 months, with possible extension

1. Background

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized UN agency, is the global forumfor intellectual property policy (IP), services, information, and cooperation.

The WIPO Judicial Institute provides online and offline platforms for the exchange of IP informationand practices of common concern among national and regional judiciaries; supports MemberStates in strengthening the human and institutional capacities of the judiciary for IP adjudication;conducts and coordinates research and studies on judicial systems and decisions on IP; anddevelops and maintains the WIPO Lex database.

The WIPO Lex database is the comprehensive, open and free global repository for over 20,000IP laws, treaties, judgments and judicial systems information. The WIPO Lex-Laws collectionspans some 200 jurisdictions and 20 subject matters, while the WIPO Lex-Judgments collectioncontains some 1,700 notable IP judicial decisions designated by relevant authorities from 46participating jurisdictions. WIPO Lex-Treaties includes the 28 WIPO treaties and relatedmaterials, as well as some 200 other IP treaties.

The position is located within WIPO Lex and focused on the Laws collection.

2. Objective of the assignment

The objective of this assignment is to significantly reduce the number of existing legislative entriespending review in the WIPO Lex database. This will be achieved through efficient and accuratelegal research, data entry, quality control, and collaboration with the existing team.

The Legal Research Consultant will also provide suggestions and implement approved strategiesto accelerate the reduction of review backlog. The Legal Research Consultant will contribute toensuring that the database remains a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for legalprofessionals and the public. The project will ensure the accurate recording and classification ofLaws into the database in line with the appropriate procedures.

a) Legislative review and quality control : Process a minimum of 60 legislative records permonth, through a combination of primary or quality control review of database entries withinthe context of established work processes, in accordance with direction by the Head of theWIPO Lex Section.

b) Backlog project management : Provide assessment of legislative entry backlog andpropose strategies for effective reduction of pending entries for review, both as stand-aloneactivities and within the broader processing workflow of the WIPO Lex section. Manageapproved tasks and projects under the backlog project umbrella.

c) Documentation and reporting : Maintain accurate records of processed entries, challengesencountered, and solutions implemented. Develop and maintain standard operatingprocedures (SOPs) for processing tasks.

4. Reporting

The Legal Research Consultant will report directly to the Head of WIPO Lex. Weekly reports willbe submitted detailing the number of entries processed, challenges encountered, solutionsimplemented, as well as progress on assigned projects and tasks. Regular meetings will be heldwith the supervisor to discuss progress, address any issues, and receive guidance.

5. Profile

a) Education :

• University degree in law, including studies in intellectual property law.

b) Experience :

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in intellectualproperty law in a law firm and / or department or agency.
• At least 2 years working with legal databases and information management systems.

c) Languages :

• Excellent (written and spoken) knowledge of English.
• Working level use of other UN official languages would be considered an advantage.

d) Specific skills and competencies :

• Broad understanding of intellectual property law.
• Excellent understanding of the legislative process generally.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and team spirit. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

6. Duration of contract and payment

• The contract will be for a period of 4 months with the possibility of extension based onperformance and the availability of funding.
• Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations inSwiss francs (daily rate).
• Payment will be made on a monthly basis, upon submission of satisfactory progressreports and approval by the supervisor.