Staff Assistant; Legal

NATO
- North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Job Description
- Staff Assistant (Legal) (261426)

United States of America-Norfolk

Full-time

05-Oct-2026, 9:59:00 PM

Grade NATO Grade G10

ACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines.

The Command Group provides general support, coordination, management, administrative service and specialist advice to SACT, DSACT and COS.

Chief of Staff (COS) is responsible to SACT and DSACT for the staff activity necessary to execute ACT’s mission. It is the focal point for the implementation of the Commander’s direction and guidance as well as the initiation and co‑ordination of all ACT staff efforts.

The Staff Advisory Group (SAG) is comprised of different competencies grouped into several offices (Political Advisor, Legal Advisor, Gender Advisor, Financial Controller, Command Auditor, Communication Branch and Pentagon Liaison). It works under the direction and guidance of COS and provides general staff support, coordination, management, administrative service, and specialists’ advice to SACT.

As part of the Staff Advisory Group, the Legal Affairs Office at HQ SACT has two main functions:

• To organize, oversee, and provide for the delivery of legal services throughout Allied Command Transformation, including HQ SACT and subordinate activities at the Joint Warfare Centre (Norway), the Joint Force Training Centre (Poland), the Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre (Portugal) as well as the ACT Staff Element (Mons, BE) and SACTREPEUR (Brussels).
• To provide advice, analyses and implementing documents to the Supreme Allied Commander and his headquarters staff and subordinate activities regarding the applicability of NATO policy and regulations and also international and national laws and regulations that affect the responsibilities, functions, and activities across ACT.

As part of delivering under the 2030 Agenda, a significant increase of incoming and departing staff and dependents is anticipated, which will have a direct impact on the ability of the office to effectively support the staff members and their dependents.

• Serve as initial point of contact for legal assistance matters for staff personnel. Responsible for assisting clients or referring matters, as appropriate, to Section Head (Legal Liaison), Legal Advisor or other appropriate sources.
• Perform general legal assistance duties for ACT staff and their dependents, such as explaining U.S. Federal and State laws and policies with respect to immigration, visa, customs, driver’s licenses, powers of attorney, vehicle registrations and related issues, visa renewals, and documentation for all U.S. Federal and State agencies. Prepare follow‑up correspondence as required.
• Provide notary services to authenticate and explain documents such as affidavits, depositions, leases and court documents from any U.S. Federal or State jurisdiction, as well as materials from international legal sources.
• Review and process employment authorization documents (work permits), to include serving as the reviewing and endorsement agent for all NATO dependents in the United States. Liaise with U.S. Federal officials in resolution of all NATO dependent‑related employment issues.
• Interact with U.S. Federal and State officials and agencies as well as consumer agencies to resolve problems affecting command members. Propose recommendations and draft correspondence to Federal, State and consumer authorities in resolution of issues.
• Monitor web…