Associate Attorney – High-Volume Civil Litigation

Nelson Wilians Advogados

. Review and process court publications .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting legal documents, including defenses and appeals, while managing high-volume litigation and adhering to strict deadlines. Proficient in case management systems and knowledgeable in banking litigation and consumer law.

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Active Registration With OAB-SPHigh-Volume Litigation ExperienceDrafting Defenses And AppealsProficiency In Small Claims Civil CourtsKnowledge Of 2015 Code Of Civil Procedure

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Hard Skills

Drafting Initial PleadingsAnalyzing Complex CasesPreparing ReportsMonitoring DeadlinesHandling Banking LitigationEntering Case InformationRequesting Client ActionsRequesting Enforcement Of ObligationsAnalyzing AppealsPreparing Procedural Filings

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Verbal Communication SkillsCommitmentDedication

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SystemMicrosoft OfficeInternet

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Registration With OAB-SP

Industry Keywords

Banking LitigationConsumer LawSmall Claims AppealsCivil ProcedureJudgment EnforcementJudgment Liquidation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and process court publications
Schedule deadlines in the case management system
Analyze more complex cases
Prepare reports
Request required client actions and meet deadlines
Draft initial pleadings, including actions for payment orders, enforcement proceedings, and collection claims
Draft defenses, counterclaims, and simple and complex motions
Draft appeals, including Small Claims Appeals, Appeals, Motions for Clarification, Special Appeals to the Superior Court of Justice, Extraordinary Appeals to the Federal Supreme Court, Internal Interlocutory Appeals, and Interlocutory Appeals in Special and Extraordinary Appeals
Handle banking and high-volume litigation on both the claimant and defendant sides
Monitor deadlines and prepare procedural filings
Handle cases during the merits phase, judgment enforcement, and judgment liquidation phases
Respond to client inquiries submitted through the internal system and by email
Address client requests submitted via spreadsheets
Handle complex cases and urgent measures requested by the client
Enter case information into the firm's case management system
Analyze whether appeals should be waived
Request enforcement of obligations to perform acts and to make payments
Request supporting information and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years of active registration with the São Paulo Bar Association (OAB-SP); registrations in other states will not be considered
Experience working at law firms, preferably in high-volume litigation
Experience drafting defenses and appeals
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and the Internet
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Small Claims Civil Courts
Knowledge of banking litigation and consumer law will be considered an advantage
Up-to-date knowledge of the 2015 Code of Civil Procedure
Ability to manage a high volume of daily analyses
Commitment and dedication

Benefits

Comp & perks

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