Litigation Associate at Aina Blankson

​​​​​​​Primary Job Responsibilities: Litigation Department

• Conducting discovery, including issuing subpoenas, conducting interviews, and reviewing documents.
• Negotiating with opposing counsel to reach settlement agreements.
• Conducting research on legal issues associated with cases.
• Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts to support the client’s case.
• Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, such as motions and discovery requests.
• Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony.
• Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments.
• Drafting legal briefs and motions to be submitted to the court.
• Presenting cases in court by arguing facts and citing laws to support the client’s position.
• Constantly conducting research to keep up with the trends in the industry.

Secondary responsibilities:

• You would be required to work across the various departments of law practice at AB including the Transactions and Corporate Practice Department, Corporate Services Practice (ABCS), Consulting and Technology Practice (AB Consulting), and Finacial Capital Markets..

Special Projects

• At Aina Blankson, we occasionally take on special projects, and you might be assigned to be a part of the team that executes such projects.

Requirements:

• At least a 2:1 CGPA in University and in Law school.
• At least 4 years post call experience.
• Must have good experience in the different practice areas.
• Must be smart and can think on their feet.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.