Licensed Lawyer- remote

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-classor second class upper 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: N250,000