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Senior Associate - Litigation (abuja) by StreSERT: 5:58pm On Dec 06, 2021 |
Our client, a reputable law firm with over 70 years of experience and service seeks to hire a Senior Associate - Litigation Location: Abuja REPORTING LINE: Leading Associate, Industry Partner DIRECT SUPERVISEES: Associates, Junior Associates JOB SUMMARY: The holder will play the role of Client Group Coordinator in the Firm. S/he will provide legal support and oversee client-relationship management, review research documents and case histories to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures; develop and discuss legal strategies, while also supporting team members to gather evidence to support claims, prepare legal documents and represent clients in court on legal matters. S/he must be strategic and commercially aware and be fully familiar with the firm’s current strategy. S/he must also be able to have knowledgeable discussions about the market they operate in, the threats and opportunities the firm faces and the future plans for the firm and her/his role(s) in those plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide sound legal advice, opinions, procedures, and a wide range of associated legal services to clients, in a timely manner • Delegate and supervise work assigned to Client Group and Admin. support staff • Responsible for the quality of client services provided by self, associates, and other Admin support staff • Draft, interpret and review agreements, legal reports, engagement letters, and other legal documents • Provide research support to team in the research of case history and legislation and applying relevant laws /decrees/regulations to cases • Negotiate, execute, terminate, and administer contracts, agreements, settlements • Represent clients in litigation proceedings, arbitration proceedings and enforcement proceedings regarding court orders and arbitration awards • Responsible for preparation of scope of work, fee matter estimates and quotations • Manage 'work-in-progress and collections' in accordance with firm’s guidelines and standards • Adhere to firm’s time management protocol and use of resources to achieve optimum productivity • Liaise with clients and other professionals on sharing information and knowledge – such as work progress status, legal proceedings and positions and other related legal issues • Make constructive contributions to the non-chargeable activities of the firm - “black table and committee meetings”, article writing and posting on designated sites, time recording, case file management, etc • Comply with procedures set out in the Employee Handbook and other firm’s procedures Manual and as well as professional standard • Provide support and guidance to junior members of the Client group team • Attend Training, Seminars, Conferences, and other professional meetings as may be required • Carry out other duties given by the partners faithfully and diligently RELATIONSHIPS: • Internal: Partners, Junior and Senior Associates, Administrative Support staff, Client Group, Mentors, Interns, Externs, Youth Corpers • External: Clients, Courts, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Associations, other Law firms, Regulatory Bodies, International Firm’s Network SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Business Perspective • Build commercial awareness, share knowledge and relevant new information with client groups and other associates during the ‘know how sessions’ (i.e., Wednesday and Friday meetings, firm’s induction programs) • Attract additional business from new and existing clients • Proactive in ensuring all clients’ billing, filling of client in-take forms and timesheets engagement letters are accurate, timely and up to date • Ability to identify and follow through business development opportunities • Commitment and adherence to the Firm’s Shared Values • Problem Solving • Analytical ability, critical thinking, and strong attention to details • Technical / Professional • Keep up to date with technology, firm’s tools, templates, and protocols relevant to the position • Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc • Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to juniors • Team Orientation • Personal • Must be fair, honest, and trustworthy in all dealings SPECIFICATIONS • Educational Qualifications: • LL. B, B.L • Appropriate certifications in a specialized field of Law are an added advantage Professional Qualifications: • Experience: • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in related field How to apply: Click here - https:///3ExskSp or send applications to mgtpositions@stresert.com Please note that only applicants within the specified location will be considered. |
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