Job Title: Licensed Lawyer
Industry: Law
Location: Anywhere- Remote
Job Summary: We are looking for a licensed lawyer who will be responsible for using their specialized knowledge of national, state or local laws to help our clients receive fair representation in a court of law. Duties include but not limited to: meeting with clients to determine their needs, coordinating with Legal Assistants and other legal professionals to compile documents and speaking on behalf of our clients in court.
Responsibilities:
· Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents
· Working closely with team members to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial
· Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts
· Researching legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes and regulations
· Providing proper legal citation and statutory interpretation
· Maintaining accurate case files, notes and reports
· Negotiating cases to meet the needs of the firm and the client
· Making sure all parties are carrying out their court order sentence and paying the necessary fines
· Writing legal documents such as contracts, lawsuits, deeds, wills and appeals
Qualifications:
· Bachelors or Master’s degree in law.
· Must be a first-class degree holder in law.
· Must have attended Law school in Nigeria
· Licensed lawyer of at least two years’ experience.
· Must have experience in litigation.
· Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
· Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
· Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
Skills required:
· Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees
· Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once
· Workable knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation software and other technologies
· Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments
· Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies
· Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling their clients’ cases
· Knowledge and experience in immigration law is a plus.
Salary: Open Negotiation
Method of Application:
Qualified candidates should send their cv’s using the job title as the subject of their emails.
Job Type: Full-time