Job Vacancy For Lawyers
A reputable company is looking to fill vacancies in the litigation Unit of its Legal Department and invites applications from suitably qualified lawyers
Job Summary
• Provide legal representation in cases referred to the Litigation Unit
• Give legal opinion on matters referred from various departments of the company
• Examine legal data to determine advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations
• Prepare legal briefs and opinions and file appeals in court where necessary.
• Compile information for court cases by conducting legal research; finding laws or similar court decisions related to pending cases; interpreting laws or legislation; explaining government laws or regulations; analysing data, legal questions and existing evidence or facts.
• Present and summarize cases to judges, gather evidence, examine legal data, argue motions, question witnesses and negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Gather evidence to formulate defence or to imitate legal actions.
• Assist external solicitors of the company in handling cases referred to them
• Serve on Disciplinary Committee where necessary
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time- to-time.
Qualification Required & Experience
• LLB or a good first degree preferably in BA Law
• BL
• Must have been called to the Ghana Bar.
• Five (5) to six (6) years post qualification experience in litigation
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Should have knowledge excellent litigation experience
• Should have knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, agency rules and executive orders.
• Should have knowledge of processes and principles for providing company services as well as customer services.
• Must have good reading comprehension skills, writing skills, decision-making skills, critical thinking skills and active listening skills.
• Must possess administrative and organisations skills with the ability to prioritize demanding needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbal and written
• Ability to negotiate settlements of civil disputes
• Ability to work well in a competitive and stressful environment with little or no supervision.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Qualified and interested applicants should submit their CVs together with the names and addresses of three referees to:
homestay73@yahoo.co.uk
Closing Date: 20 October, 2014