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Key Responsibilities and Duties include For Junior Associate
To provide a high-quality legal service to all Shikana Law Group clients
Represent clients in tribunals and in Courts where required
Drafting of pleadings and other court matters
To assist clients with company law matters
To assist client with the work permit and residence permit applications
To prepare client’s report monthly and when they may be required by the client
Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues
To assist in drafting contracts and other legal documents
To research and provide research reports on legal issues
To work closely with legal officers at Shikana Law Group
Professional Standard:
To work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards of theprofession
Comply with procedures set out in the Office Procedures Manual (OPM), professionalstandards and any requirement set by the Tanganyika Law Society
Carry out duties given by the partners or employees faithfully and diligently and follow allreasonable instructions
To participate in the growth and development of the department/firm
To Treat all information about the firm and its client and their business as wholly confidential
Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law
Record all chargeable hours
Personal Development:
To have a clear understanding of what it would take to develop a career to the next level
Support internal procedures and systems of Shikana Law Group including file/casemanagement, time recording
To respect staff and clients
To actively participate in team meetings
Attend internal training and external training as and when required
Keep up to date with law and practice
Read journals and attend courses as part of continuing legal education (CLE).
Maintain high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practiceincome, ensuring that the fees earned sufficiently exceed total costs and expenses incurred.
Qualification
Educated to degree level in Law.
Must be a member of the Tanganyika Law Society and admitted to practice at the bar of the United Republic of Tanzania, Practice certificate in Zanzibar will be added advantage.
Experience of at least 1-year post admittance at the bar.
Understanding of and commitment to Shikana Law Group values and ethics which can be seen at www.shikanalawgroup.com
Excellent communication both written and verbal – the role involves liaison with internal and external people at a senior level
A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust and loyalty
Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
Excellent attention to detail
Must be able to multitask and keep calm under pressure
The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time-to-time
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and Motivation letter to info@shikanalawgroup.comDeadline is 26th October 2018Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
To provide a high-quality legal service to all Shikana Law Group clients
Represent clients in tribunals and in Courts where required
Drafting of pleadings and other court matters
To assist clients with company law matters
To assist client with the work permit and residence permit applications
To prepare client’s report monthly and when they may be required by the client
Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues
To assist in drafting contracts and other legal documents
To research and provide research reports on legal issues
To work closely with legal officers at Shikana Law Group
Professional Standard:
To work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards of theprofession
Comply with procedures set out in the Office Procedures Manual (OPM), professionalstandards and any requirement set by the Tanganyika Law Society
Carry out duties given by the partners or employees faithfully and diligently and follow allreasonable instructions
To participate in the growth and development of the department/firm
To Treat all information about the firm and its client and their business as wholly confidential
Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law
Record all chargeable hours
Personal Development:
To have a clear understanding of what it would take to develop a career to the next level
Support internal procedures and systems of Shikana Law Group including file/casemanagement, time recording
To respect staff and clients
To actively participate in team meetings
Attend internal training and external training as and when required
Keep up to date with law and practice
Read journals and attend courses as part of continuing legal education (CLE).
Maintain high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practiceincome, ensuring that the fees earned sufficiently exceed total costs and expenses incurred.
Qualification
Educated to degree level in Law.
Must be a member of the Tanganyika Law Society and admitted to practice at the bar of the United Republic of Tanzania, Practice certificate in Zanzibar will be added advantage.
Experience of at least 1-year post admittance at the bar.
Understanding of and commitment to Shikana Law Group values and ethics which can be seen at www.shikanalawgroup.com
Excellent communication both written and verbal – the role involves liaison with internal and external people at a senior level
A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust and loyalty
Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
Excellent attention to detail
Must be able to multitask and keep calm under pressure
The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time-to-time
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and Motivation letter to info@shikanalawgroup.comDeadline is 26th October 2018Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.