Careers

Α. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C, is seeking to recruit a highly experienced and driven litigation lawyer to assume the 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.

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 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.

Professional and Academic Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of post-qualification experience in contentious litigation cases and Court practice;
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) with a minimum grade of 2.1 (upper second) or equivalent;
• LL.M.(Master of Laws) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) will be considered an advantage;
• Cyprus Bar Association License;
• ADR or other professional certificates or qualifications will be considered an advantage;
• Fluent knowledge of Greek and English, both written and oral;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite;

Professional and Personal Abilities, Skills and Attributes

• Necessary knowledge, experience, abilities and skills allowing to autonomously manage and execute cases and tasks that they will be required and expected to handle in the litigation field.
• Self-confidence, readiness and assurance to undertake and successfully handle any litigation cases and matters, regardless of their complexity, financial scale or significance.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules;
• Wide experience in diverse contentious cases and matters;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Strong ability to negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) outcomes
• Take responsibility for own actions and initiatives;
• Dynamic with pleasant personality;
• Self-motivated and able to cooperate efficiently with co-workers;
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of lawyers and administrative staff;
• Effective delegation and monitoring skills;
• Strong communication skills to manage client expectations, ensure satisfaction and build long-term client relationships;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for clear and persuasive legal arguments;
• Strong public speaking skills for presentations in court and during client meetings;
• High standards of professional ethics and integrity in all dealings.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and supervise the Litigation Department of the Firm and its members;
• Train, mentor and develop the members of the litigation team;
• Allocate and oversee the distribution of litigation cases;
• Handle, oversee and manage a portfolio of complex, high-value or significant litigation cases;
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials and ADR procedures;
• Prepare and review pleadings and other court documents prepared by the litigation team members to ensure quality and accuracy;
• Prepare and review legal opinions;
• Act as the focal point of contact, especially for key litigation clients;
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients;
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the Firm’s litigation department;
• Represent the Firm at professional and promotional events, conferences and networking activities;
• Contribute to the shaping, improvement and implementation of the Firm’s overall business plan and strategy, its policies and procedures;
• 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;
• Conduct periodic employee assessments and performance appraisals, job interviews and other necessary HR functions concerning the Litigation Department. 

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Appointment as Head of the Litigation Department;
• Direct collaboration with the Management, contributing to strategic and organizational decision-making within the Firm;
• Opportunity to actively contribute to the Firm’s overall growth and direction;
• Highly competitive and attractive remuneration package, reflective of qualifications, expertise and experience;
• Visible and achievable pathway to partnership, based on performance, leadership, contribution to Firm’s development etc.;
• Payment of 13^th salary in December each year;
• Eligibility to bonuses under the Firm’s defined bonus schemes;
• Additional financial incentives for introducing clients to the Firm;
• Professional Pension Fund with employer contributions;
• 22 days of annual leave;
• Flexible working hours or arrangements to accommodate professional and personal commitments;
• Laptop and necessary technology for efficient remote work when required;
• Free parking area provided for ease of daily commuting;
• Full coverage of costs for seminars and trainings required for license renewal;
• Full coverage of advocates pension fund contributions;
• Payment of annual bar association/license renewal fees by the Firm.

All interested candidates should submit their CV to the following email address;  careers@karitzis.com  using the following subject: HEAD OF LITIGATION.

Upon submission, a 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.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.