Legal Staff Assistant (International)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in Norfolk, USA seeks a Staff Assistant (Legal) to deliver legal support to HQ SACT and associated offices. You will handle initial contact for legal assistance, immigration and notary services, and liaise with U.S. federal/state agencies to resolve staff issues.

The role requires 2–4 years as a Legal Assistant, research skills, and eligibility for Notary Public; a NATO security clearance is mandatory. Full-time position with 2-year project duration.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in a legal support environment.
• Experience conducting computer-based legal research.
• Eligibility for Notary Public for Virginia.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact for legal assistance and direct clients to appropriate sources.
• Perform general legal assistance duties for staff and dependents (immigration, visas, licenses, notary).
• Prepare follow-up correspondence and documentation for U.S. agencies.
• Review employment authorization documents and liaise with authorities.
• Draft advisories on policy changes and maintain information sheets.

Skills

Legal research

Notary

Interpersonal skills

Education

Higher Secondary education / vocational training

Post-secondary vocational training / legal assistant certification

Job description

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in Norfolk, USA seeks a Staff Assistant (Legal) to deliver legal support to HQ SACT and associated offices. You will handle initial contact for legal assistance, immigration and notary services, and liaise with U.S. federal/state agencies to resolve staff issues.

The role requires 2–4 years as a Legal Assistant, research skills, and eligibility for Notary Public; a NATO security clearance is mandatory. Full-time position with 2-year project duration.