Associate Lawyer - Litigation

• Case Management: Lead the management of litigation files, overseeing all procedural steps, deadlines, and client communications to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement legal strategies for complex disputes, providing guidance to junior lawyers and contributing to overall team planning.
• Court Advocacy: Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediation and arbitration.
• Drafting and Review: Prepare, review, and finalise pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and persuasive presentation.
• Evidence Evaluation: Analyse witness statements, contracts, and other documents to build strong case arguments and advise clients on potential outcomes.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Support and mentor junior lawyers, delegating tasks appropriately while maintaining oversight of quality and deadlines.
• Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research on complex issues, providing actionable recommendations and briefing senior partners when required.

• Education: Law Degree required.
• Experience: Admission to the Maltese Bar with at least three years’ dispute resolution or litigation experience with a commercial focus, including hands-on courtroom practice.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of both Maltese and English is required.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to present complex legal arguments clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective leadership and team collaboration skills; able to build strong client relationships.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in civil and commercial litigation, procedural rules, drafting, and case management systems.
• Organisation: Capable of managing multiple high-stakes cases simultaneously, ensuring compliance with deadlines and standards.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive and decisive, able to take ownership of cases and guide teams with confidence.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to anticipate challenges and propose effective solutions.

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance-related incentives.
• Working Hours: Hybrid working hours.
• Other Benefits: Health insurance, pension plan, ongoing professional development, and a highly attractive remuneration package.
• Career Development: Opportunities to progress to senior roles within a dynamic litigation practice and lead high-profile cases.

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