Senior Litigation Lawyer at ECLAT HR Consulting

Overview

• Experienced Litigation lawyer will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial.
• The successful candidate will be able to oversee and coordinate all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials..

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations.
• Drawing up contracts and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organise case files, manage logistics etc).
• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Liaising with other legal professionals such as solicitors.
• Explaining the law and giving general legal advice.
• Settling disputes and supervising any agreements.
• Representing clients and putting forward a case in their defense in court.
• Cross-examining witnesses, studying evidence and drawing conclusions.
• Negotiating settlements between the client and other parties.
• Carrying out various duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous relevant experience as a Litigation Lawyer or similar position
• Minimum of 7 years post call experience.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Adept at communicating with people of diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.
• Highly organised with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Value mentality.
• Ability to lead, teach and transfer knowledge.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• In depth understanding of law
• Bachelor of Law (minimum of Second-class Upper Division)
• Law school graduate (minimum of Second-class Upper Division)

Required Skills:

• Good time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• Computer skills
• Strong leadership ability
• Strong presentation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Keen attention to details.