Lawyer job description

About the job

We are looking for a lawyer to represent clients before the courts and judicial bodies, advise them on the law, draft pleadings and contracts, and follow cases through to judgment and enforcement.

Duties and responsibilities

• Represent clients and plead for them before courts at every level and before the public prosecution
• Advise clients on the law and their legal position
• Study case files, gather documents and evidence and interview witnesses
• Draft statements of claim, pleadings and appeals
• Draft and review contracts and powers of attorney
• Track hearing dates, procedures and appeal deadlines so no client right is lost
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements when it serves the client
• Follow up the enforcement of judgments with the authorities

Working conditions

• Attending court hearings, sometimes in other cities
• Pressure from hearing dates and appeal deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) and registration with the Bar Association
• 3 to 6 years of experience in legal practice and advocacy

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Libyan law
• Advocacy
• Contract drafting
• Legal research
• Bar membership
• Drafting claims and pleadings
• Civil procedure
• Negotiation

Preferred

• Admission to practise before the courts of appeal or the Supreme Court
• Good legal English
• Experience in commercial or employment cases