Junior Lawyer

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Job Summary: Souza Advogados is seeking a Civil Lawyer with experience in Banking Law and Social Security Law to handle complex legal matters and collaborate with our team. Key Highlights: 1. Handling complex legal matters 2. Collaborative and high-performance work environment 3. Focus on results and professional ethics **Souza Advogados** is looking for a **Civil Lawyer with experience in Banking Law and Social Security Law** to join our team. We seek a technically skilled, committed, and strategically minded professional to handle complex legal matters within a collaborative and high-performance environment. **Mandatory Requirements:** * Minimum of **1 year of experience in civil litigation**; * Solid knowledge of **Banking Law** (e.g., revision actions, enforcement of judgments, RMC, RCC, over-indebtedness, etc.) and **Social Security Law**. * Prior experience in Social Security Law, Banking Law, or both. * Strong legal writing skills and organizational ability. * Commitment to deadlines and technical quality. * Strong communication and client service skills. * **Active and duly registered OAB membership**, with no pending issues. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Basic understanding of judicial calculations. * Experience with INSS, Meu INSS, and analysis of statements and contracts. * Familiarity with procedural systems (PJe, e\-SAJ, PROJUDI). **Technical Social Security Practice** ● Draft and file administrative requests on behalf of clients, demonstrating mastery of INSS rules and procedures and those of other social security agencies. ● Apply Social Security Law expertise thoroughly, correctly applying legislation, case law, and administrative guidelines. **Meeting Deadlines and Producing Technical Work** ● Draft and file procedural documents within established deadlines, ensuring clarity, sound legal reasoning, and strategic alignment. ● Develop highly complex legal documents, including: o Final arguments o Appeals o Interlocutory appeals o Clarification appeals o Writs of mandamus o Counter-arguments o Enforcement of judgments o Objections to seizure o Objections to enforcement of judgments o Objections to expert reports Procedural Routines ● Send court fee payment slips to clients, providing appropriate instructions regarding payment and statutory deadlines. ● Prepare liquidation calculations, value updates, and procedural simulations as required by the case. Client Service ● Provide legal support to clients, explaining procedural progress, adopted strategies, rulings, and next steps. ● Maintain clear, empathetic, and documented communications, keeping clients informed and confident about how their case is being handled. **General Legal Department Activities** ● Collaborate with other legal department activities, supporting colleagues whenever necessary to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality in deliverables. ● Participate in internal meetings for technical alignment, strategy review, and analysis of complex cases. Assess interest in filing appeals or continuing litigation, respecting deadlines and clearly aligning strategies. ● Practice active listening, empathy, and objectivity to foster trust-based relationships and ensure legal security. **Drafting Extrajudicial Notices** * Draft extrajudicial notices based on discussions held, formally expressing the intention to renegotiate or challenge contractual clauses. * Use institutional templates, adapting them according to the specifics of each case. **What We Expect From You** * Commitment to deadlines and technical quality; * Strong communication and teamwork skills; * Analytical mindset and attention to detail; * Ethical, collaborative attitude with focus on results. **What We Expect From You:** * Commitment to deadlines and technical quality; * Strong communication and teamwork skills; * Analytical mindset and attention to detail; * Ethical, collaborative attitude with focus on results. If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to the growth of an expanding law firm, **we want to meet you!** Employment Type: Full-time, Freelance / PJ Contract Duration: 12 months Compensation: R$2\.500,00 per month