DB/ Vacancy-0276/24 – Attorney, Litigation
Job Title: Attorney, Litigation
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Additional certification in law, banking, finance or similar fields is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least four (4) years relevant experience
Job Summary
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- Attorney Litigation is responsible for participation in representing the Bank before judicial & quasi- judicial tribunals, preparation and handling of cases (pleading, defenses and petition).
Required Competencies
- Required Behavioral Competency
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
- Creativity and innovation skills.
- Action oriented.
- Quality focus and attention to detail.
- Professionalism and integrity in line with Dashen Bank values.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Personal motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous improvement and achievement of goals.
- Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
- Risk awareness and focus – demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Technical Competency
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- Good understanding of court practice, litigation/dispute resolution with good knowledge in commercial law.
- Legal writing skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers, legal memos and briefs as well as write reports.
- Experience in the litigation process- from institution of proceedings to settlement.
Case management- ability to create appropriate litigation strategies, prioritize actions, ensure proper use of time and resources etc.
