Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Graduate Lawyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to clients across a range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate to gain valuable experience and develop their legal skills.
Responsibilities:
• Draft legal documents, including contracts and other agreements
• Observes client interviews to learn:
how to explain legal concepts to lay people
how to thoroughly go through a contract of sale
how to canvas a client’s options
• Compile lease and sale reports to:
become familiar with the types of clauses contained in such contracts
learn how to summarise for the client his/her most important contractual and statutory rights/obligations
provide information for the client so she/he can assess whether the contract is appropriate for his/her purposes and seek advice if changes sought or further clarification needed
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on a range of legal issues
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners on complex matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and records
• Attend client meetings and participate in negotiations
• Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation and case law
• Maintaining files and progressing matters to completion
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Law or Juris Doctor (JD)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines