Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Job Description

We need an Associate Attorney who is detail oriented and knowledgeable of the law.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, contracts and other legal documents, and communicate with clients;
2. Provide general legal support to management;
3. Handle clients’ consultations and meetings;
4. Prepare cases, attend and represent clients in court and other settings;
5. Generally to provide legal services to clients of the firm;
6. Must keep abreast of new case law and changes in the law;

Requirements

1. Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator;
2. Must have a strong understanding of the law and its application;
3. Must have experience in trial advocacy; 
4. Must have the ability to negotiate settlements;
5. Must be knowledgeable of legal research software and case management systems;
6. Have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
7. Must be confidential;
8. Must have good organizational skills;
9. Must possess a good personality; positive attitude; and excellent team spirit;
10. Must be computer literate;
11. Must hold a Legal Education Certificate from a Caribbean law school;
12. Must hold a valid legal practicing certificate.