Legal Associate needed at The People Practice – Apply Now
Job title : Legal Associate
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : June 05, 2023
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The ideal candidate needs to understand the people, goals, and risks. He/She must be highly detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage interruptions, able to manage others, and possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
- Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys.
- Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
- Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
- Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts to support the client’s case.
- Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony.
- Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments.
- Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
- Verify documents and draft reports in respect of findings
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of post- cognate experience in a law firm and legal practice with an LLB in law from a reputable university.
- Ability to conduct in-depth legal research.
- Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
- Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
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