Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Advocate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advocating for clients' legal rights and providing support in various legal matters.

Responsibilities

Conducting legal analysis and researching legal matters. Providing advice on legal matters. Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents. Reviewing legal material. Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes. Arrange for translators for legal appointments, court dates, etc. whenever necessary Assess and assist service needs, provide relevant and useful information on rights and available options, and connect appropriately to resources Build relationships with community organizations, attorneys, Create, maintain and update resources to ensure program and client success Liaising and negotiating with civil authorities to obtain planning permission and building approvals. Guiding clients through various forms of dispute resolution, up to and including litigation Ensure all protocols and performance standards are actively integrated into direct service implementation, and services are standardized and consistent at all times Provide emotional support to clients throughout any legal processes contracts are breached, payments are not made, injuries sustained, and other issues arise around the project. Working closely with legal professionals of other disciplines including finance, property and regulatory to ensure due diligence is carried out, funding is secured etc Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of industry-specific and general commercial contracts between the different parties involved in a project.

Skills

Fluent Verbal Communication Superior Writing Skills Understanding audience/client personas Identifying and using suitable action words Writing persuasively in the passive voice Keeping drafts concise, chronological, and organized
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?4,873.00 per year

Benefits:

Life insurance Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person