VACANCY

Job Title: Dispute Resolution Lawyer
Reports to: Team Lead
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos State

Job Description

Drafts and reviews court processes, contracts, agreements, letters, opinions and other legal documents to meet the Client’s needs. Represents Clients in courts of various strata and resolve dis-putes/cases through the litigation (Trials and Appeals), Arbitration or other Alternative Dispute Resolution processes. Proffers legal advice and practical solutions to Clients’ needs in the context of prevailing laws and practices. Observes confidentiality of Clients’ and Firm’s matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed Plan for the year which reflects personal and professional goals and timelines in alignment with the Firm’s vision and plans. Monitor implementation efforts periodically.
• Attend meetings with existing and potential Clients of the Firm in order to receive clarity of their issues /needs. Document highlights of the meetings and proposed follow-up actions.
• Formulate a Case Management Strategy aimed at securing the best course of action for each client in each case.
• Conduct legal research, study and identify the laws that are applicable to Clients’ cases. Gather all relevant information to be used as evidence at trial, should the case involve litigation.
• Enter appearance in, and attend Courts, Mediation Centers and other Dispute Resolution fora.
• Advise the Client within 24 hours after every appearance via e-mails and court updates.
• Maintain a schedule of court dates, court appearances and conferences based on case require-ments.
• Draft letters, pleadings, briefs, applications, affidavits, and other required Court Processes and Applications on behalf of Clients, at the various Courts (Magistrates’ Court, High Court, etc).
• Liaise with the Litigation Officers to ensure that the filing of court processes is carried out, accurately and timeously.
• Prepare and review various types of contracts and legal agreements.