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A.KARITZIS & ASSOCIATES L.L.C 

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Α. Karitzis &amp; Associates L.L.C, is seeking to recruit a highly experienced and driven litigation lawyer to assume the&nbsp;leadership of our Litigation Department at our Limassol office. This is a rare opportunity for a legal professional with a proven track record in dispute resolution to step into a strategic role with direct responsibility for managing a team and overseeing complex and high-value litigation matters.&nbsp;We offer a dynamic, collaborative but yet friendly working environment with a defined and determinate career path, access to diverse and intellectually challenging cases, and a&nbsp;highly competitive remuneration package reflective of experience and responsibility. If you are ready to lead, inspire, and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and excellence of a respected law firm, we invite you to apply.&nbsp;Professional and Academic Qualifications<ul><li dir="ltr">At least seven (7) years of post-qualification experience in contentious litigation cases and Court practice;</li><li dir="ltr">LLB (Bachelor of Laws) with a minimum grade of 2.1 (upper second) or equivalent;</li><li dir="ltr">LL.M.(Master of Laws) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage;</li><li dir="ltr">Cyprus Bar Association License;</li><li dir="ltr">ADR or other professional certificates or qualifications will be considered an advantage;</li><li dir="ltr">Fluent knowledge of Greek and English, both written and oral;</li><li dir="ltr">Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite;</li></ul>&nbsp;Professional and Personal Abilities, Skills and Attributes<ul><li dir="ltr">Necessary knowledge, experience, abilities and skills allowing to&nbsp;autonomously manage and execute cases and tasks that they will be required and expected to handle in the litigation field.</li><li dir="ltr">Self-confidence, readiness and assurance to undertake and successfully handle any litigation cases and matters, regardless of their complexity, financial scale or significance.</li><li dir="ltr">In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules;</li><li dir="ltr">Wide experience in diverse contentious cases and matters;</li><li dir="ltr">Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure;</li><li dir="ltr">Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;</li><li dir="ltr">Strong ability to negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) outcomes</li><li dir="ltr">Take responsibility for own actions and initiatives;</li><li dir="ltr">Dynamic with pleasant personality;</li><li dir="ltr">Self-motivated and able to cooperate efficiently with co-workers;</li><li dir="ltr">Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of lawyers and administrative staff;</li><li dir="ltr">Effective delegation and monitoring skills;</li><li dir="ltr">Strong communication skills to manage client expectations, ensure satisfaction and build long-term client relationships;</li><li dir="ltr">Exceptional oral and written communication skills for clear and persuasive legal arguments;</li><li dir="ltr">Strong public speaking skills for presentations in court and during client meetings;</li><li dir="ltr">High standards of professional ethics and integrity in all dealings.</li></ul>&nbsp;Key Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li dir="ltr">Lead, manage and supervise the Litigation Department of the Firm and its members;</li><li dir="ltr">Train, mentor and develop the members of the litigation team;</li><li dir="ltr">Allocate and oversee the distribution of litigation cases;</li><li dir="ltr">Handle, oversee and manage a portfolio of complex, high-value or significant litigation cases;</li><li dir="ltr">Represent clients in court hearings, trials and ADR procedures;</li><li dir="ltr">Prepare and review pleadings and other court documents prepared by the litigation team members to ensure quality and accuracy;</li><li dir="ltr">Prepare and review legal opinions;</li><li dir="ltr">Act as the focal point of contact, especially for key litigation clients;</li><li dir="ltr">Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients;</li><li dir="ltr">Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the Firm’s litigation department;</li><li dir="ltr">Represent the Firm at professional and promotional events, conferences and networking activities;</li><li dir="ltr">Contribute to the shaping, improvement and implementation of the Firm’s overall business plan and strategy, its policies and procedures;</li><li dir="ltr">Assist to the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the Department’s budgets, billing and profitability targets and of each of the Department’s team member;</li><li dir="ltr">Conduct periodic employee assessments and performance appraisals, job interviews and other necessary HR functions concerning the Litigation Department.</li></ul>&nbsp;Remuneration and Benefits:<ul><li dir="ltr">Appointment as Head of the Litigation Department;</li><li dir="ltr">Direct collaboration with the Management, contributing to strategic and organizational decision-making within the Firm;</li><li dir="ltr">Opportunity to actively contribute to the Firm’s overall growth and direction;</li><li dir="ltr">Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package, reflective of qualifications, expertise and experience;</li><li dir="ltr">Visible and achievable pathway to partnership, based on performance, leadership, contribution to Firm’s development etc.;</li><li dir="ltr">Payment of 13th salary in December each year;</li><li dir="ltr">Eligibility to bonuses under the Firm’s defined bonus schemes;</li><li dir="ltr">Additional financial incentives for introducing clients to the Firm;</li><li dir="ltr">Professional Pension Fund with employer contributions;</li><li dir="ltr">22 days of annual leave;</li><li dir="ltr">Flexible working hours or arrangements to accommodate professional and personal commitments;</li><li dir="ltr">Laptop and necessary technology for efficient remote work when required;</li><li dir="ltr">Free parking area provided for ease of daily commuting;</li><li dir="ltr">Full coverage of costs for seminars and trainings required for license renewal;&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Full coverage of advocates pension fund contributions;</li><li dir="ltr">Payment of annual bar association/license renewal fees by the Firm.</li></ul>&nbsp;All interested candidates should submit their CV to the following email address;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@karitzis.com">careers@karitzis.com</a>&nbsp; using the following subject:&nbsp;HEAD OF LITIGATION.&nbsp;Upon submission, a&nbsp;delivery confirmation shall be sent to the applicant. If no confirmation is received within 48 working hours from submission, the applicant is kindly requested to resubmit his/her application.&nbsp;All applications will be treated as&nbsp;strictly confidential.&nbsp;

Litigation Lawyer (Head)

Litigation Lawyer (Head)

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