Associate Attorney – High-Volume Civil Litigation

Nelson Wilians Advogados

. Review court publications and schedule deadlines in the system .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-volume litigation, including drafting defenses and appeals, while effectively managing case-related information and client communications. Proficient in Small Claims Court proceedings and knowledgeable about Brazil’s 2015 Code of Civil Procedure.

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Active Registration With OAB-SPHigh-Volume Litigation ExperienceDrafting Defenses And AppealsProficiency In Small Claims Court ProceedingsKnowledge Of Brazil’s 2015 Code Of Civil Procedure

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Hard Skills

Drafting ComplaintsAnalyzing Complex CasesPreparing ReportsHandling Enforcement ProceedingsManaging Case-Related InformationRequesting ComplianceAnalyzing AppealsDebt Collection ClaimsContract Revision ClaimsInterim Relief Proceedings

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Oral Communication SkillsCommitmentReliability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Registration With OAB-SP

Industry Keywords

Banking LitigationConsumer LawBrazilian Civil Procedure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review court publications and schedule deadlines in the system
Analyze complex cases and prepare reports
Request required actions from the client and meet deadlines
Draft complaints, defenses, counterclaims, motions, and appeals
Handle enforcement proceedings, objections to enforcement, summary collection proceedings, debt collection claims, contract revision claims, damages claims, declaratory actions, accounting actions, and interim relief proceedings
Handle cases during the merits, judgment enforcement, and judgment liquidation phases
Respond to client inquiries through the internal system and email
Handle client requests submitted via spreadsheets
Handle complex cases and urgent measures requested by the client
Enter case-related information into the firm’s case management system
Analyze whether appeals may be waived
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 State Bar Association (OAB-SP); registrations from other states will not be considered
Experience in 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
Knowledge of banking litigation and consumer law is a plus
Up-to-date knowledge of Brazil’s 2015 Code of Civil Procedure
Ability to manage a high volume of daily analyses
Commitment and reliability

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits, perks, or additional compensation are explicitly specified
Diversity initiatives, integrity policies, and a Compliance department
Dynamic, high-performance environment
Opportunities for growth, learning, and making an impact