Junior & Senior Litigation Associate at Alternate Doors

Our client a leading business law firm is currently looking to hire a Junior & Senior Litigation Associate.

Responsibilities

• With the guidance and instruction of the domain leader, attend to client matters as per the cases assigned.
• Keep clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
• Negotiate for settlement out of court on behalf of clients.
• Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits and correspondence.
• Furnishing legal opinions and advice on diverse areas in the law arising in commercial litigation.
• Consultations with the clients and counsel.
• Reviewing new and other relevant legislation.
• Attending court at the high court, magistrate’s court, and subordinate tribunals.
• Conducting negotiation with a view to settling potentially litigious matters.
• Conducting the administration of lawyer’s practice, including file management and electronic timekeeping.
• Preparing training seminars for junior associates.
• Providing articles, technical notes, and client briefing notes.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Law or a related field
• Holder of current practicing certificate
• At least 2-3 years of post-admission experience with the litigation team of a busy law firm.
• Have good communication, presentation, research, and analytical skills
• With the guidance and instruction of the domain leader, attend to client matters as per the cases assigned
• Keep clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress
• Negotiate for settlement out of court on behalf of clients