Job Vacancies at Gresyndale Legal

Job Summary

• A medium-sized law firm is seeking to strengthen its brand and increase its brand power and visibility with the aim of gaining recognition within the industry and amongst potential clients.
• The firm is looking for someone with an understanding of the law and the limitations placed by the legal profession together with requisite experience
• We need someone who is innovative, has the ability to think outside the box, is adventurous, is looking for a new challenge and can work well with a young, modern team.

Job Description

• Developing the Firm’s brand
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams and maintain open communication with management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Organize PR events (e.g. seminars, book launch, conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues
• Handling all aspects of PR activities.
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
• Such other responsibilities as are related to the role

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer / Representative or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Background in research, writing and editing publications
• Proficient in MS Office and the use of all social media platforms
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

Key Skills:

• Understanding of the Legal Profession
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Initiative
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas
• Creativity
• Innovative
• Pioneering.

Job Summary

• A law firm is looking to recruit a competent and experienced lawyer with the ability to provide timely and effective service to clients.
• The ideal candidate should be vast in Corporate commercial law, Litigation and Property law.

Job Description

• Draft and review court processes and other legal documents
• Develop strategies towards the conduct of Clients' cases
• Schedule, administer full debriefing of Clients as well as pre-trial briefings
• Maintain a schedule of court dates, court appearances and conferences based on case requirements
• Prepare comprehensive brief on each case that goes for trial
• Appear and represent Clients at court sessions
• Monitor legal risk in property documentation and advise organization accordingly
• Draft land agreements including any addendum
• Interpret laws, rulings and property transactions
• Negotiate property transactions
• Conduct due diligence searches

Qualification and Competencies

• Legal practitioner with a minimum of LLB degree and not less than 3 years post call experience
• Strong clients focus and good eye for details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and yet effectively with a team