21 Associate Attorney jobs in Pakistan

Posted 2 months ago

Description

Do you want to fight to protect the rights of good people who may have made a mistake that shouldn't haunt them for life?

The BENJAMIN LAW FIRM for DWI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join our team.We want an attorney with a Missouri and Kansas license and with at least 3 years of experience in Criminal Defense , who ideally has had more than 1 jury trial as first chair.

We have offices in Belton and Kansas City . We will have a new, larger office in KCMO this year, and in the meantime, our lawyers are able to work remotely from a home office as needed. We are an entrepreneurial criminal defense law firm that is on track for aggressive growth, and we need a detail-oriented, highly organized, passionate, emotionally mature, and self-directed person who can take on a wide variety of criminal and DWI cases.

We want to be known for helping clients come out of an extremely emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they had a team behind them that really cared and fought for them. We are growing fast, and we need an associate attorney who can hit the ground running.

This position will be responsible for important work, including:

• Communicate empathetically and professionally with clients
• Speak persuasively in front of juries and judges
• Negotiate passionately and relentlessly for clients
• Conduct a strategic analysis of cases to get the best results for clients

If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our associate attorney:

• You are empathetic to those in high-stress situations where their lives and livelihoods are on the line, especially with many who struggle with mental illness or addiction
• You enjoy digging into the facts and the law to help a client win their case
• You excel in public speaking and being persuasive
• You are very well prepared with a sickening degree of attention to detail
• You excel in legal strategy, legal research, and writing
• You have a grasp of constitutional and criminal law and know how to strategically analyze a case for a client
• Your middle name is “No Drama”
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly

We love to help people learn and grow, but we need an associate attorney who has some experience in criminal and DWI law. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.

Include a cover letter for your resume where you answer the following questions:

Question #1: Why do you think you're the right candidate for this position? Do not exceed 3 paragraphs and keep your answer to less than 375 words.

Question #2: Our Firm magic statement is –We fight to protect the rights of good people who may have made a mistake that shouldn’t haunt them for life . Tell us what this statement means to you and why you think we chose it.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate often with clients so no client claims “I never hear from my lawyer” or “My lawyer never calls me back”
• Document all activity related to a case because “if you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen”
• Speak persuasively in court in front of juries or judges
• Set legal strategies and give advice
• Conduct legal research and writing to help clients get the best results possible

Specific Qualifications, Experience & Personal Qualities

• Be persistent and relentless in your advocacy
• Always try to win for the client, with a “never give up” attitude
• Self-starter, detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills (must have a strong grasp of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary).You may be asked for a writing sample
• Proficiency with Mac and MS Office applications, and preference for experience with Clio Manage and Clio Grow
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

$75,000 base + bonus

We love to work as a team to get the best results possible and see clients succeed during stressful times in their lives. We love to win for clients, if possible, and help them have a second chance at a successful future. We provide support and training to all members of our team, including mindset work to allow everyone to meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

Job Summary: This role requires a high level of attention to detail, superb organizational skills, and a deep understanding of legal terminology and court procedures. The ideal candidate is someone who can manage a fast-paced environment, effectively communicate with various stakeholders, and provide purposeful support to legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer calls and schedule meetings with attorney

• Draft and prepare legal documents related to Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information.

• Assist attorney with case preparation and management.

• Maintain and organize client files and records.

• Communicate with clients and other parties as needed.

• Schedule meetings with clients, communicate with clients to keep matters moving toward conclusion

• Draft pleadings and estate documents to attorney specifications.

• Keep, manage, and share timelines of all matters using firm’s CRM.

• Present all drafts to the attorney for review.

• All payments, billing, and e-filing will be managed by the attorney.

• Confidentiality and proprietary agreement to be signed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Paralegal in Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship is preferred but willing to train a viable candidate.

• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and legal procedures.

• Excellent drafting and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Must have own PC with Microsoft Word and internet access.

What you Need to Succeed:

• Dependability and Commitment: Follow through on commitments and consistently deliver on their promises.

• Integrity and honest Communication: Open and honest when communicating with colleagues, managers, and clients. Transparency and straightforwardness are essential.

• Accountability: Take responsibility for your actions. Own up to mistakes and learn from them.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in delivering high quality results.

• Proactive Problem-Solving: Our team actively seeks solutions to enhance processes and drive efficiency. This involves researching solutions to problems and collaborating with the team.

• Stakeholder-Centric Approach: Prioritize serving not only our clients but also our team members and vendors in a professional and courteous manner. This collaborative mindset ensures effective partnerships across the board.

Bachelors in LAW, LLM or equivalent degree

• Conduct legal research on various issues relevant to the company's operations in Pakistan, including but not limited to corporate law, employment law, intellectual property law, and contract law.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation and dispute resolution matters, including drafting pleadings, attending hearings, and liaising with external counsel.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the company's business activities in Pakistan and provide timely updates to the legal team.
• Assist in compliance efforts by conducting internal audits, developing compliance policies and procedures, and providing training to employees.
• Assist in the management of corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records, drafting board resolutions, and facilitating corporate filings.
• Collaborate with other departments, including finance, human resources, and operations, to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
• Handle administrative tasks related to legal operations, such as maintaining filing systems, tracking deadlines, and organizing legal documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a reputable institution; LLM or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Admission to the Pakistan Bar Council as an Advocate.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Sound knowledge of Pakistani laws and regulations, with a focus on commercial and corporate law.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex legal principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a multicultural environment.

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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable and business-minded

Location: Pakistan

Experience Level: 3-4 Years

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable and business-minded Legal Associate with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our dynamic legal team. This role requires a well-rounded legal professional with expertise in U.S. law, securities compliance, and franchise operations, as well as strong commercial and audit sensibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to working across global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and franchise agreements.
• Advise on and manage compliance with U.S. securities laws, including SEC filings, disclosure obligations, and related corporate governance requirements.
• Support legal aspects of franchise development and compliance, including drafting Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and ensuring compliance with jurisdiction-specific regulations.
• Conduct and support internal legal audits and compliance assessments, ensuring the business adheres to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Partner with internal audit and finance teams to address compliance risks and prepare for external audits and reviews.
• Oversee and coordinate corporate governance matters, including board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and company records.
• Perform vendor and client due diligence, risk reviews, and regulatory compliance checks.
• Provide legal support to cross-functional teams and global operations, ensuring adherence to applicable laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademark protection, licensing, and enforcement strategies.
• Collaborate with and manage external counsel on specialized legal matters.
• Handle general legal inquiries, support operational decision-making, and help mitigate legal risk company-wide.
  
  
  

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a recognized and accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law and in good standing.
• 5-6 years PQE, ideally with experience in both a law firm and in-house environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. securities law, SEC compliance, and private company governance.
• Experience in franchise law and compliance, including regulatory filings and franchisee support.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of internal auditing, compliance reviews, and financial risk oversight.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and commercial contract skills.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law and practice.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and internal stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, business judgment, and strategic thinking.
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Matrimonial Family Law Attorney - Associate

Posted 5 days ago

Description

Seeking an experienced family law attorney with 3-6 years of experience for a busy family law department. Must have excellent writing skills. A writing sample will be required.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation time off
• Paid Personal time off
• AFLAC

Work Location: In person and remote

Responsibilities

• The Family Law Associate will represent clients in family law cases and assist in all aspects of family law litigation, including legal research, drafting legal documents, communication with clients, and appearing in court, mediation, arbitration, etc.
• The role requires a compassionate, detail-oriented attorney who is skilled at handling sensitive legal matters with tact and professionalism.
• Provide legal advice to clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence.
• Conduct client consultations to assess legal issues and gather relevant information.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court hearings
• Analyze case facts and apply relevant law to provide informed legal advice.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, subpoenas, and document production.
• Draft settlement agreements and child custody arrangements.
• Prepare Case Information Statements, including adept review of tax returns.
• Court Appearances- Attend hearings, trials, and conferences, advocating on behalf of clients.
• Manage a caseload of family law cases from intake through resolution.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and client communication.
• Work with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure timely and efficient case management.
• Regularly communicate with clients to keep them informed about case progress and strategy.
• Provide compassionate and empathetic guidance, understanding the emotional nature of family law cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal teams to develop case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on case status.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of family law experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high caseload and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Strong client communications.

$115,000 - $145,000

About Jardim Meisner Salmon Sprague & Susser, P.C.

About the Firm: Founded in 2012, we offer a wide range of legal services in New Jersey and the surrounding areas.Our lawyers are dedicatedadvocates with broad experience representing individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government entities. We have represented clients at every level, in both state and federal courts, in hearings, trials, appeals, arbitrations, and mediations. When we are not arguing the law, we can be found creating it, both through our government representation and precedent-setting cases.

We pride ourselves on being a different kind of law firm and believe that results come from working more intelligently on behalf of clients. We strive to deliver results to clients quickly, to be more responsive to change, and to achieve clients’ goals. We focus our resources on bringing a competent, client-based approach to the practice of law.

• Matrimonial Family Law Attorney - Associate

Position Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Islamabad – On-site

About the Role:

AIO is a fast-paced technology start-up seeking to disrupt the US restaurant industry with a range of technology and AI-based solutions. We require a dynamic individual familiar with technology startups or equipped to work in fast paced environments with short deadlines. As part of AIO’s legal department, the Legal Counsel will work on a range of commercial matters in the technology and restaurant industry such as commercial transactions, commercial contracts, data privacy, intellectual property, and funding.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Drafting, reviewing, vetting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and documents in connection with services, intellectual property, data privacy and funding
• Assisting, drafting, and filing patent applications with USPTO.
• Conducting legal research on, and staying up to date with, existing and new laws in the US pertaining to data privacy, AI, consumer protection, funding, tax, labour, intellectual property etc.
• Providing legal support to all departments of the Company on US and Pakistan Laws.
• Coordinating execution of agreements and legal documents with colleagues and counter parties.

What are we looking for and what does it require to be the right fit for this role?

• Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited institution. Master's in law, admission to New York Bar or California Bar will be preferred.
• 3-5 years PQE with a fast-paced legal environment either at a renowned law firm or in-house at a technology company.
• Knowledge and understanding of US procedural and substantive laws.

Areas of expertise:

• Contract management, legal research, data privacy and protection and intellectual property.

Why Join AIO?

Our mission is to revolutionize the US restaurant industry by providing a comprehensive and fully integrated solution that empowers restaurant owners to efficiently manage all aspects of their businesses. Our platform, designed to meet the unique challenges (post COVID-19) faced by restaurants, combines our patented AI technology with unparalleled customer support to help owners increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve their overall profit margins. We believe that restaurants should be able to focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences to their customers, without the added stress of managing complex and disparate systems. That is why we offer an All-In-One super app platform for all their needs, from front-of-the-house operations like ordering, payment, marketing, and rewards, to back-of-house management like inventory, staff, and financials. We are laser focused to become a significant player in the $55 billion (about $170 per person in the US) restaurant tech SaaS market. You will be a part of a world class Silicon Valley funded stealth mode start-up.