Senior Associate (Litigation) at a Law Firm

A Law firm based in Lekki, Lagos State requires the services of suitable candidate to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate (Litigation)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-level

Job Description

• A Law firm based in Lekki, Lagos requires suitable candidate for the positionof a Senior Associate (Litigation) with a minimum of 6 – 10 years’ post-call experience. The person must have strong litigation skills and must be willing and able to take oversight functions.

Job Summary

• Investigate the details of a case and develope strategies on the filing of a lawsuit
• Interview witnesses and other parties, read depositions and analyze any pertinent information in readiness for trial.
• Handle civil lawsuits before, during, and after trial
• Carry out an initial assessment and investigation, draft pleadings, conduct pre-trial briefings
• Handle out of court settlement proceses
• Handle appeal processes.
• Drafting the necessary legal documents for each case
• Legal research and presentation of legal advice
• Representation of clients in court

Minimum Qualification

• Candidate should possess B.L qualification
• Legal practitioner with a Minimum of 6 – 10 years’ post-call experience
• LLM is an advantage
• ICSAN and other Professional certification is an added advantage

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of court room practice
• Must have 6 – 10 years of experience post-call and above
• Must have an analytical approach to arrive at the best legal solutions for cases.
• The candidate must be familiar with private practice in a commercial Law firm.
• Must reside in Abuja

Salary
N100,000 – N150,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2021.