Lawyer - Reputable Company

The successful Lawyer will assist with managing a general legal practice and litigation assignments and will generally be responsible for:

• Conferencing with clients to ascertain the details of each case/assignment.
• Conducting research using legislation, case law, other legal texts, and online resources.
• Reviewing and evaluating legal documents.
• Drafting legal documents, including reports, contracts, opinions, and court processes.
• Representing clients at meetings, trials, and other proceedings as may be required.
• Submitting timely reports and updates about salient developments in each case.
• Ensuring that information and data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential.
• Keeping abreast with changes to legislation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven experience as a lawyer and/or willingness to learn.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with legislation and case law, including recent changes.
• Good IT skills and competencies.
• Ability to work for long hours and with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice.
• Good team player.
• Excellent professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a law firm environment.
• Accredited LLB degree & Licensed to practice law in Ghana.
• Good writing skills.