Criminal Lawyer managing complex criminal cases at a full-service law firm in Brazil. Requires postgraduate education in Criminal Law and advanced English proficiency.
Responsibilities
Work across all areas of the firm's criminal practice, including high-volume and high-complexity strategic cases.
Manage deadlines, update case management systems, file pleadings electronically and organize physical and digital case files.
Monitor court publications daily, prepare summaries of notices and conduct case law research.
Follow police investigations, request investigative steps and ensure the chain of custody of evidence.
Draft pleadings and appeals, assist in preparing briefs and oral arguments when necessary.
Participate in custody hearings, conciliation/settlement hearings, plea negotiations, evidentiary hearings, trial sessions and jury trials.
Negotiate non-prosecution agreements and collaborate on risk analysis and consolidation of precedents.
Experience with strategic cases (economic crimes, money laundering, criminal organizations, jury trials, oral arguments) and experience negotiating cooperation agreements or Non-Prosecution Agreements (ANPP) will be an advantage.
Requirements
Postgraduate degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.
Experience in criminal practice, including participation in hearings and drafting procedural documents.
Advanced or fluent English.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of substantive and procedural criminal legislation (Criminal Procedure Code - CPP, Penal Code - CP, and special legislation).
Experience with electronic filing platforms (PJe, e-SAJ or equivalents).
Skills: organization, deadline management, excellent legal writing, attention to detail, analytical thinking, proactivity, teamwork and receptiveness to continuous feedback.
Benefits
Meal voucher (VR).
Remote work allowance.
Health insurance (co-payment).
Childcare assistance.
Pharmacy partnership/discount.
Payment of Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) membership fee.
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