Senior Associate

Provision of professional efficient and ethical legal services to Clients of the firm in matters related but not limited to the conduct of Civil Litigation, provision of general legal advice, drafting and vetting on contracts, deeds, court documents and other agreements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provision of professional efficient and ethical legal services to Clients of the firm in matters related but not limited to the conduct of Civil Litigation, provision of general legal advice, drafting and vetting on contracts, deeds, court documents and other agreements.
2. Works under the direction of and reports to the Senior and Managing Partner of the Law Firm.
3. Required to respond whenever necessary to the Senior and Managing Partners and their Executive Assistants on matters related to work in progress.
4. Prepares, presents, and represents the firm and its clients in all civil matters in the Magistrate Court, Industrial Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council and provides guidance and assistance to External Counsel in the conduct and progress of matters.
5. Prepares legal documents and bundles of documents to be filed in civil matters, family court matters and industrial court matters.
6. Appears on behalf of the Law firm in Court matters.
7. Provides legal advice to all clients.
8. Drafts and vets Deeds and Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Contracts, Pleadings.
9. Provides legal opinions to the senior partner on all areas of law.
10. Liaises with other Attorneys in the firm ensuring familiarity with all major litigation involving the firm.
11. Keeping abreast of all deadlines and meeting the deadlines as set by the rules of the court and by the Judges.
12. Prepares and represents clients in the adjudication of matters, mediation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution.
13. Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Senior Partner and Managing Partner as a competent Attorney-at-law.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent Knowledge of the CIVIL Procedure Rules (CPR) at both High Court and Court of Appeal Level.
2. Working Knowledge of the Privy Council Rules and Practice directions
3. Excellent in use of Microsoft word and Excel.
4. Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently on multiple tasks/projects and complete assignments within strict specified deadlines.
5. Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain a work to life balance.
6. Ability and capacity to lead a team, prior experience in leadership roles is a plus.
7. Ability to plan and organize work and prepare clear concise opinions for Counsel and Clients.
8. Extensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings.
9. Excellent Legal Research Skills.
10. Ability to communicate well with co-workers and stakeholders
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the Public.
12. Ability to analyze issues, make interpretations and sound recommendations.
13. Proven ability to solve legal problems in a methodical and practical way for the benefit of clients.
14. Ability to use own initiative and find solutions proactively.
15. Ability to draft court documents, Deeds, and legal letters expeditiously

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in law and a Legal Education Certificate (or equivalent UK Qualification) plus five (5) years’ legal experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in law plus a Legal Education Certificate (or equivalent UK Qualification) plus a minimum of six (6) years legal experience.