Office Gems is facilitating the recruitment of an Associate Attorney at Law for Joseph Rowe, a law firm based in ST. KITTS AND NEVIS.

The firm provides a wide range of legal services which include civil and commercial litigation, citizenship by investment, real estate purchase, sale and development, probate and administration of estates, legal advice and opinions on various offshore financial products.

Kindly note that the successful candidate will be expected to work physically out of Joseph Rowe’s office in St. Kitts and Nevis.

The successful candidate would be expected to:

1. Represent clients at all levels of court (Magistrate’s Court, High Court, Court of Appeal).
2. Prepare legal opinions on various matters.
3. Conduct research and prepare well-reasoned legal submissions and legal opinions.
4. Draft pleadings for civil claims.
5. Interact directly with clients and manage clients effectively.
6. Manage cases and files efficiently.
7. Prepare and vet documents for the purchase and sale of property.
8. Provide legal support to the clerical staff in the carrying out of their functions

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1. A Bachelor of Laws Degree 
2. A Continuing Legal Education Certificate 
3. Post qualification experience of at least three (3) years would be an asset

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
3. Excellent organizational skills.
4. Detail-oriented.
5. Ability to think critically.
6. Flexibility to work extended hours or on weekends (if required)

Benefits include:

1. Reimbursement of relocation cost (airfare, reasonable shipping), if applicable
2. Complimentary accommodation for first month after relocation, if applicable
3. Assistance with identifying suitable permanent accommodation
4. Payment of monthly premiums for medical insurance plan selected by the Firm.

If you are interested and meet the criteria for this position, email your résumé to kathy@officegemstnt.com with the subject “Associate Attorney at Law – ST. KITTS NEVIS”.

Kindly do so on or before September 15, 2023.