Attorney at Eden Solutions and Resources

SUMMARY

A law firm located in Abuja is looking to recruit an Attorney to join its team in Abuja. This law firm is focused on commercial law and it provides services to both the public and private sector.

Responsibilities

• Meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost
• Take a client's instructions
• Advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case
• Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
• Research and analyze documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
• Supervise the implementation of agreements
• Coordinate the work of all parties involved
• Correspond with clients and opposing solicitors
• Attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties
• Act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary
• Instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes
• Prepare papers for court
• Work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the Head of Department
• Supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate
• Arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalize documentation
• Check all documentation prior to signing and implementing
• Calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc
• Carry out administrative duties, e.g. Completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf
• Take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law [Minimum]
• Minimum of 3 years Post Bar experience in a commercial law practice with focus on either property, oil & gas or power

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs (in PDF) to Legaljobs@edensrpeople.com. Only those who meet the criteria will be contacted.