Hybrid Associate Attorney

at Fragata e Antunes Advogados

• Job title: Associate Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About the role

• Advogado(a) Associado supporting clients in labor law issues and performing legal consultations for Fragata e Antunes. Engaging in complex legal proceedings and client interaction in Rio de Janeiro.

Responsibilities

• Mandatory duties.
• Client contact (primarily by email).
• Drafting and filing pleadings.
• General court filings.
• Use of the PJe system (electronic judicial filing system).
• Reviewing court publications and notices.
• Scheduling and deadline management.
• Providing consultancy and preparing legal opinions on labor rights and obligations, and applicable legislation.
• Representation in labor lawsuits (claims and defenses) at all levels of the Labor Court.
• Participation in hearings and oral arguments.
• Handling administrative proceedings (Ministry of Labor and the Labor Public Prosecutor's Office).
• Negotiation and mediation of judicial and extrajudicial settlements.
• Conducting audits to verify compliance with labor legislation and risk prevention.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, contract addenda, and internal policies.

Requirements

• Law degree and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication.
• Basic knowledge of legal systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Proactivity and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in a high-volume law firm.
• Proactivity and ability to work in a team.