Associate Lawyer at Stresert Services Limited

INTRODUCTION
The Associate is a mid-level counsel.  S/he is able to work in a wide range of practice areas in the assigned industry group.  S/he is expected to have been exposed to and acquired competencies in legal practice, office management (e.g. managing files, time, billings, client relationship & management etc.) and other personal practice skills so as to function with minimal supervision.
The Associate’s work activities may also include providing advice in relation to companies, shareholder issues, director duties, investments, banking and other financial transactions, and all aspects of the regulatory framework within which Company’s clients must operate.

JOB SUMMARY
The Associate works closely with other colleagues to provide legal clients’ services on transactions or cases.  S/he conducts research on transactions or cases to properly manage clients’ requests.  The Associate develops and discusses legal strategies, gathers evidence to support claims, prepares legal documents and represents clients, based on assigned industry, in court on legal matters. S/he provides updates on on-going legal matters and regularly consults with Senior / Leading Associates for guidance and supervision. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work cooperatively in a client group team, to provide quality service (sound legal opinions and technical advice to clients) in a timely manner
• Draft, interpret and review of agreements, legal reports, engagement letters, and other legal documents
• Assist in researching  cases  and  legislation  and applying relevant laws
• /decrees/regulations to cases
• Assist in negotiating, executing, terminating, and administering contracts, agreements, settlements
• Assist in representation 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 in order 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
• Attend Training, Seminars, Conferences and other professional meetings as may be required
• Carry out other duties given by the partners and client group coordinator(s) faithfully and diligently

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of LL. B, B.L 
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a practicing Councel
• Appropriate certifications in a specialized field of Law is an added advantage