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    • Junior Associate at Substrat Limited

    Posted: Jul 22, 2021
    Deadline: Jul 28, 2021
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    Junior Associate

    A law firm located in Abuja is looking to recruit a Junior Associate to join its team in Abuja. This law firm is focused on commercial law and is 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.

    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 and power

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs (in PDF) to substrat4@gmail.com using the job title as subject of the mail Only those who meet the criteria will be contacted.

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