JUNIOR LAWYER

 PURPOSE
The job holder is responsible for directly helping attorneys with projects. This could range from follow‑up work on depositions to participating in client interviews or assisting the Managing Counsel in the courtroom. You will also help the Managing Counsel arrange their documents and all the information and evidence they will need to bring to court. You will also be researching prior legislation and looking into precedents or doing fact‑checking for a case.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Draft legal documents for clients such as tenancy agreements, wills, sale/ purchase agreements, conveyances etc.
- Attend client conference meetings with Managing Counsel.
- Prepare pre‑trial processes for filing in court.
- Draft pleadings and processes for filing in Court.
- Type court notes and send to Office Manager to place on the folder of the client after each meeting or court session.
- File all documents appropriately in the case file with Office Manager’s assistance.
- Conduct research into areas of law relating to the cases being handled by the Firm and/or as directed by the Managing Counsel/Associate Counsel.
- Attend hearings with clients before quasi‑judicial bodies and statutory bodies.
- Write at least three articles for publication in the firm’s Newsletter during work.
- Attend pre‑litigation meetings with prospective Plaintiffs/Petitioners at their offices or at office premises.
- Perform any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Managing Counsel or Senior Counsel from time to time to meet the objectives of the organization.

 REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge: Previous employment in a same or similar role is a plus.
- Experience: Completion with Pupillage.
- Years at the Bar: 1–3.
- Academic Qualification: Professional Law Qualification.

Skills and Abilities:
    - Excellent writing and presentation skills.
    - Good team player and ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
    - Good interpersonal skills; polite and has a pleasant disposition.
    - Must be smart‑looking and neat.
    - Must work well under pressure.