Associate | Dispute Resolution l Rwanda
A mid to senior-level Associate role has become available at ENS Rwanda within the Dispute Resolution department.
Overview
The candidate will be expected to work with clients, in-house counsels, bailiffs and other relevant institutions, as well as be involved in and manage elements of pre-litigation and litigation processes (such as applications, arbitrations and appeals).
Key Responsibilities
- Consulting with clients and/or counsel
- Giving high quality legal advice to clients
- Discussing complex legal issues with clients, attorneys and administrative personnel
- Analyzing probable outcomes based on legal precedents
- Undertaking legal research to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures
- Interpreting laws, rules and regulations and providing legal advice on relevant litigation/arbitration matters
- Drafting letters, legal opinions, pleadings, other court documents and correspondences
- Gathering and compiling evidence as well as preparing cases for trial or arbitration
- Maintaining the confidentiality of legal documents and client records
- Litigating in the courts of law, tribunals and arbitration tribunals
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients
- Undertaking the legal work to the highest professional and client care standards
Skills, abilities & experience
- Qualified and admitted attorney
- At least 3 years post bar-admission and experience in corporate/commercial litigation
- Strong academic background
- Court and arbitration experience is required
- A thorough knowledge of the procedural requirements of litigation and arbitration
- Passion for litigation
- Keen to learn and grow
- Ability to self-regulate and abide by strict deadlines
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Being proactive in achieving goals and exceeding goals
- Going the extra mile
- Ability to handle high volumes and many matters as well as meet deadlines with the view to adding value to the business by delivering required results
- Ability to assist with knowledge transfer to junior professionals and take advantage of team interactions
- Ability to produce consistent high quality work
- Display honesty and integrity at all times
- Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally, with good presentation skills
- Being proactive in marketing yourself, the team and the firm
It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general.
This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary. In addition, the candidate must be ambitious, achievement-oriented, focused and able to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, without compromising work quality or standards.
The closing date for all applications is close of business on March 15th, 2024.
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