Senior Litigation Attorney

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead the comprehensive strategy and management of contentious matters in civil, commercial, and criminal law. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for professional growth and development 2. Professional and collaborative work environment 3. Coordination and supervision of junior legal team **About the Position** We seek a Senior Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in civil, commercial, and criminal law to join our legal team. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the full litigation strategy and case handling for the firm’s contentious matters—from initial stages through judgment enforcement. **Key Responsibilities** * Design and implement litigation strategies across civil, commercial, and criminal matters. * Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and public prosecutors. * Draft and review complaints, responses, appeals, and amparo petitions. * Monitor case files and ensure strict compliance with procedural deadlines. * Attend hearings, evidentiary proceedings, and judicial formalities. * Coordinate and supervise assigned junior attorneys and law interns. * Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case progress. * Analyze legal risks and propose alternative dispute resolution solutions. **Requirements** * Law degree and valid professional license (cédula profesional). * Minimum 5 years of verifiable litigation experience in civil, commercial, and/or criminal law. * Proficiency in the accusatorial and adversarial criminal justice system. * Solid knowledge of civil and commercial procedures (ordinary, enforcement, and special proceedings). * Experience using electronic judicial platforms (e.g., SISE, Virtual Tribunal, etc.). * Strong negotiation, oral, and written argumentation skills. * Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously. **Additional Assets** * Specialization or master’s degree in Procedural Law, Criminal Law, or Amparo Law. * Experience with direct and indirect amparo petitions. * Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution methods. **We Offer** * Competitive salary commensurate with experience. * Statutory and above-statutory benefits. * Opportunity for professional growth and development. * Professional and collaborative work environment. * Interested candidates must submit an updated CV detailing litigation experience. Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Indefinite-term, Project-based or Fixed-term, Seasonal, Probationary Period Contract Duration: 3 months Salary: $18,000.00 – $25,000.00 per month Benefits: * Transportation allowance or service * Complimentary beverages * Savings fund * Discounts and preferential pricing * Maternity leave exceeding statutory requirements * Paternity leave exceeding statutory requirements * Option for indefinite-term contract * Employee referral program * Medical expense insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Gym membership service * Remote work option * Grocery vouchers * Restaurant vouchers Work Location: On-site employment