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Associate Attorney
A multidisciplined legal firm where a driven and independent individual will thrive. They are a growing exemplary and highperforming team that welcomes proactivity eagerness to learn and ambition. An Associate Attorney who joins the team should be motivated independent thinker and fastpaced worker.
Litigation
This role represents clients in litigation court hearings trials and other legal proceedings pertaining to a variety of matters ensuring adherence to legal protocols and achieving favourable outcomes through thorough case preparation and strategic advocacy.
The Associate Attorney handles legal proceedings arising from contractual disagreements offering a comprehensive analysis of contractual terms diligent preparation of legal strategies and effective representation in court or alternative dispute resolution forums.
They facilitate the resolution of legal disputes through negotiation mediation and arbitration and employ a proactive approach to mitigate client risk. This role will be required to run matters and case files independently from endtoend presenting arguments examining and submitting evidence and working closely with advocates and other legal representatives.
Role Profile
Legal Research and Case Preparation. The Associate Attorney will run several matters of their own. They are expected to conduct legal research on each to understand the relevant laws regulations and precedents that apply to a case.
In running matters the Associate Attorney reviews and analyses case files evidence and other relevant documents preparing legal opinions and memos based on research findings.
They are required to draft pleadings motions and briefs to be filed with the court. Additionally they will draft contracts settlement agreements and other legal documents as required.
As part of the documentation process they will prepare discovery documents such as interrogatories subpoenas and requests for the production of documents.
As part of their legal administration they are responsible for managing their case files and ensuring all necessary documentation is filed and organised even if they have the support of a legal secretary.
They are responsible for keeping track of deadlines court dates and other critical timelines pertaining to their matters.
Timekeeping and billing for work performed on client cases is vital.
Client Relationship Management
The Associate Attorney is required to cultivate develop maintain and preserve relationships with clients as well as build a good working knowledge of the clients businesses market and sector drivers in order to ensure advice is relevant.
Associates have direct contact with clients. They are required to meet with clients gather information provide legal advice and discuss case strategy.
Communication is critical and they are required to keep clients informed about the status and developments in their cases advising clients on their legal rights and obligations potential risks and possible outcomes.
Associate Attorney
Legal Team Support
This role collaborates with multiple others:
Competencies needed
Remote Work :
No
Full Time