Associate Lawyer
Job Description:
An Associate Lawyer will handle various cases as assigned. S/He shall conduct client consultations, legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and pleadings.
S/He shall participate in community legal help activities. The successful applicant will represent client/s in court, administrative/ investigative/quasi-judicial bodies and tribunal.
Qualifications:
- Passed the Bar exam, recent passers are welcome;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills;
- Strong work ethic and values teamwork.
Terms of Reference:
- Provide legal service support to the legal team;
- Provide assistance to Executive Director’s review and mentoring functions;
- Assess and give advice on legal risks to office and clients;
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations;
- Conduct legal research, gather evidence and prepare legal brief;
- Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed;
- Explain the law and give advice to clients;
- Offer legal representation at administrative, conciliation or mediation hearings;
- Draft or review wills trusts, estates, contracts, affidavits and deeds;
- Manage regulatory and compliance-related services;
- Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems;
- Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters;
- Prepare pleadings notices and make appearances in court; and
- Participate in community legal help activities.