Junior Associate

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 the
  profession
• Comply with procedures set out in the Office Procedures Manual (OPM), professional
  standards and any requirement set by the Tanganyika Law Society
• Carry out duties given by the partners or employees faithfully and diligently and follow all
  reasonable 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/case
  management, time recording
• nafasi za kaziTo 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 practice
  income, 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.com
Deadline is 26th October 2018
Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.