Litigation Associate - Civil Law Department

An established firm in Saint Lucia is seeking a Litigation Associate- Civil Law Department to add to their Litigation team. The role requires good advocacy experience and an enthusiastic attitude to do a broad range of dispute work including corporate, commercial, banking, insolvency and insurance m

Overview

An established firm in Saint Lucia is seeking a Litigation Associate- Civil Law Department to add to their Litigation team. The role requires good advocacy experience and an enthusiastic attitude to do a broad range of dispute work including corporate, commercial, banking, insolvency and insurance matters. There are prospects for advancement within the firm.

Requirements
• An LLB. and a Certificate of Legal Education
• Admission to practice as an attorney-at-law at the Saint Lucia Bar with preferably three (3) years' relevant post qualification experience in Civil Litigation
• Ability to work unsupervised, or with minimal supervision in all aspects of Civil Litigation
• A strong work ethic and commitment to excellence with an ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
• A collegial and team-oriented approach to the practice of law.
• Experience in commercial law, conveyancing, probate and criminal law are assets

Responsibilities and Duties
• Representing clients in tribunals and in Courts (Magistrate's Court, High Court and Court of Appeal) where required;
• Working on complex litigation cases and acting as point of contact for clients and experts.
• Enhancing the firm's reputation by carrying out all functions legally, ethically, and morally appropriate to assist the firm in achieving the client's goals.
• Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems for the firm's clients - and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
• Working and behaving in a professional manner as well as engaging in ethical legal practices
• Developing and maintaining good client relationship skills, gaining client's confidence and that of other professionals
• Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues to clients as well as researching documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures
• Preparation of periodic client litigation reports
• Attending and representing clients at meetings
• Complying with all the firm's policies and procedures
• Diligently carrying out duties given by the Senior Attorneys
• Treating all information pertaining to the law firm and its client and their business as wholly confidential
• Remaining updated on all changes in the law
• Consistently demonstrating the ability to work without significant supervision and developing a positive image of expertise in the assigned area(s)
• Having the ability to identify and articulate necessary strategies to facilitate performance and returns
• Promoting harmonious working relationships
• Such other legal or administrative duties as may from time to time be assigned.

Contract- Initial 2 year contract (with a probationary period).
Salary commensurate with experience (allowances, commissions and bonus provisions negotiable). Applicants should submit a resume including contact information for referees.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will close by 31st October, 2023.

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