Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice

Responsibilities:

Core Dispute Resolution & Advocacy

This section focuses on the non-negotiable legal duties and advanced practice skills required.

• Pleadings & Drafting: Prepare, review, and finalize complex court processes, including motions, defences, claims, and settlement agreements, ensuring absolute accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Adjudicative Representation: Actively appear in courts at all levels (Magistrate, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court) to conduct hearings, argue motions, and present evidence, both independently and under the guidance of Senior Counsel.
• ADR Practice: Represent clients and advance the firm\'s position in Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation, aiming for expedient and commercially viable resolutions.
• Evidence & Witness Preparation: Strategically assist in preparing documentary evidence, affidavits, and witnesses for cross-examination and trial.

Legal Research & Knowledge Leadership

The role requires the Associate to be a leader in legal expertise, contributing directly to the firm\'s knowledge base.

• Strategic Research: Lead in-depth legal research, developing comprehensive case briefs, advisory opinions, and position papers that inform strategy.
• Knowledge Contribution: Stay abreast of critical developments in case law and statutory amendments, preparing internal knowledge notes and training materials for junior staff and firm newsletters.

Client & Practice Management

This emphasizes the responsibility for client relationship nurturing and flawless administrative execution.

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, maintaining regular, proactive communication regarding case developments, and articulating complex legal concepts clearly.
• Case Docket Management: Flawlessly track all court dates, deadlines, and filing requirements. Collaborate effectively with support staff to ensure all case files are digitally indexed, current, and instantaneously retrievable.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure rigorous adherence to the firm’s billing procedures and accurately record all professional time (time-sheets) and expenses associated with cases.