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