Младший юрист / Junior Associate to Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Junior Associate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Join our dynamic Litigation Team as a Junior Associate. You will support senior lawyers across all stages of dispute resolution - from pre-litigation strategy to court proceedings and enforcement. If you are ready to develop sharp advocacy skills and work on complex, high-stakes matters, explore the role and apply today.

Responsibilities

Legal Research and Case Preparation:

• Research procedural and substantive law applicable to assigned disputes;
• Prepare legal memorandum, case summaries, and analytical notes for senior lawyers.
• Drafting Litigation Documents:
• Draft and review statements of claim, defences, appeals, motions, and other procedural documents;
• Assist in drafting correspondence with courts, arbitral institutions, and counterparties.

Case Management and Coordination:

• Monitor case deadlines, court schedules, and procedural timelines;
• Coordinate document collection, e-discovery, and evidence preparation.

Client Communication:

• Communicate with clients to gather facts and documents;
• Keep clients updated on case progress under supervision of senior lawyers.

Documentation and Due Diligence:

• Prepare and organize case files and bundles for hearings;
• Conduct factual and legal due diligence in connection with disputes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (required);
• A Master of Laws (LLM) degree is preferable,
• Understanding of civil procedure, contract law, and dispute resolution mechanisms (litigation, arbitration, mediation);
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy in procedural document preparation;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines;
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with legal research databases and court room;
• Previous experience or internship in a litigation, arbitration, or court environment;
• Knowledge of Kazakhstani civil procedural law, enforcement proceedings;
• Knowledge of English, Russian and Kazakh.

Career Development:

Opportunity for growth within the Litigation department based on performance and experience.