Solicitor

The Lima office is the largest, with more than 300 attorneys. Billable target for associates is 1,800 hours.

The role

This is a newly created position. We are looking for an attorney who can manage their own files, take depositions and argue motions without hand-holding.

Main duties

• Attend client development events and bar association functions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Advise clients on case strategy, risks and likely outcomes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery.
• Research legal issues on Westlaw or Lexis and write memos.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.
• Report case status to clients, partners and insurance carriers.
• Manage a caseload of 40 to 60 active matters.

Minimum qualifications

• 2-4 years of practice experience in the relevant area of law.
• Organised with a heavy caseload and many deadlines.
• Deposition and motion practice experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Comfortable with clients, opposing counsel and judges.
• Experience with Clio, Filevine or another case management system.
• Valid driver's licence for court appearances across the region.

Preferred qualifications

• Mediation training.
• Law review or moot court experience.
• Admission to federal court in the district.

Salary range: PEN 9,900 - PEN 12,000 monthly

Perks and benefits

• Private health insurance.
• Savings fund.
• Training budget.
• Flexible hours.
• 13th-month bonus.
• Meal vouchers.

Start: Flexible.

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