Legal Associate at Swift Consulting

Job Description

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing briefs for submission to a supervising lawyer in the firm
• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions
• Active participation in clients’ meetings and recommend ways to deal with client issues
• Prepare for trials, hearings and participate in legal proceedings.
• Study and identify the laws applicable to cases
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of various legal arguments, drafts, and other relevant legal material and reports.
• Carry out all administrative duties which include maintaining, updating and keeping records of clients’ legal documents.

Job Specification

• A Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a reputable university.
• 1 - 2 years post call-to-bar experience.

Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend complex matters and identify the laws that are applicable to them
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and hardworking toward personal and professional growth.
• Excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• In depth knowledge of legal procedures and current developments
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent communication skills.