Administrative Assistant – ICC Dispute Resolution Services (New York)

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. 

We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organisation to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. 

The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $10 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. 

We also provide the world’s premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC’s unique independence, integrity, and expertise. 

SICANA, Inc. provides ICC Arbitration and other ICC dispute resolution services in North America and is currently recruiting an Administrative Assistant for its case management team based in New York City. 

The role 

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and support tasks, highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively and work autonomously with initiative. 

The role involves administrative tasks including: 

• Preparing Court documents and notifications, filing, drafting letters, and responding to different queries by email and phone 
• Managing the database for the Court 
• Tracking payment to arbitrators and reimbursement of advance on costs 
• Acknowledging receipt of credits and issuing reminders for payments 
• Handling daily mail, and performing other tasks and duties as assigned 

Requirements 

• BA (required) 
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills. 
• Knowledge of French or Spanish as a second language is desirable. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Teams. 
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills. 
• Relevant experience in a legal environment is helpful. 
• Interest in international commercial arbitration. 

Terms and conditions 

Interested candidates should send the following documents to james.goins@iccwbo.org. 

• Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience in line with the candidate profile and key competencies 

• Professional CV (two pages maximum) 

Candidates should indicate whether they have the necessary documents to work in the US. 

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2023 

Disclaimer 

SICANA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. The foregoing should not be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone