Associate Attorney – High-Volume Civil Litigation

Nelson Wilians Advogados

. Review court publications, schedule deadlines in the system, analyze complex cases, prepare reports, request client action items, and meet deadlines .

Posted 9/23/2026full-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 cases. Proficient in navigating Small Claims Court proceedings and adhering to Brazil's 2015 Code of Civil Procedure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Registration With São Paulo Bar Association (OAB-SP)Experience In High-Volume LitigationProficiency In Small Claims Court ProceedingsDrafting Defenses And AppealsKnowledge Of Banking Litigation And Consumer Law

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Hard Skills

Drafting ComplaintsDrafting DefensesDrafting AppealsCase ManagementLegal AnalysisJudgment EnforcementJudgment LiquidationCompliance RequestClient Action Item ManagementData Entry

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationCommitmentReliability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Registration With São Paulo Bar Association (OAB-SP)

Industry Keywords

High-Volume LitigationBanking LitigationConsumer LawBrazil's 2015 Code Of Civil ProcedureCollection ProceedingsEnforcement ActionsDebt Collection ClaimsSmall Claims CourtInterlocutory AppealsDeclaratory Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review court publications, schedule deadlines in the system, analyze complex cases, prepare reports, request client action items, and meet deadlines
Draft complaints, including collection proceedings, enforcement actions, and debt collection claims
Draft defenses, counterclaims, simple and complex motions, and appeals, including appeals in Small Claims Court, appellate briefs, motions for clarification, Special Appeals to the Superior Court of Justice (RESP), Extraordinary Appeals to the Federal Supreme Court (REXT), internal interlocutory appeals, and interlocutory appeals in RESP and REXT proceedings
Handle banking and high-volume litigation matters for both plaintiffs and defendants
Handle enforcement actions, defenses to enforcement, collection proceedings, debt collection claims, lease renewal actions, rent review actions, other review actions, damages claims, declaratory actions, accounting actions, and preliminary injunction proceedings
Manage cases through the trial, judgment enforcement, and judgment liquidation phases
Respond to client inquiries through the internal system and by email
Handle client requests submitted via spreadsheets
Manage complex cases and urgent measures requested by clients
Enter case-related information into the firm's case management system
Analyze cases eligible for waiver of appeal
Request compliance with obligations to act and to pay
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); registration in another state will not be considered
Experience 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 oral communication skills
Proficiency in Small Claims Court proceedings
Up-to-date knowledge of Brazil's 2015 Code of Civil Procedure
Ability to manage a high volume of daily analyses
Commitment and reliability
Knowledge of banking litigation and consumer law will be considered an advantage