Junior Attorney – High-Volume Litigation

. Draft answers, appeals, objections, motions, and other legal pleadings.

Posted 10/15/2026contractBelo Horizonte • BrazilJuniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft answers, appeals, objections, motions, and other legal pleadings.
Analyze judicial and administrative proceedings, identifying appropriate defense strategies for each matter.
Interpret court decisions and monitor case progress.
Handle high-volume litigation matters, ensuring pleadings are prepared on time and procedural deadlines are met.
Manage a large number of cases simultaneously while maintaining organization, productivity, and the technical quality of deliverables.
Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies.
Contribute to the efficiency and quality of the team’s legal work.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
Proven experience in high-volume banking litigation, preferably at law firms representing financial institutions.
Experience drafting legal pleadings, including answers, appeals, objections, and various motions and submissions.
Knowledge of Civil Procedure and familiarity with electronic case-management systems.
Ability to analyze cases and interpret court decisions.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines.
Strong legal writing skills, clarity, objectivity, and sound legal reasoning.
Agility and productivity.
Organization and planning.
Proactivity and autonomy.
Sense of urgency and accountability.
Ability to handle a high volume of matters and simultaneous deadlines.
Attention to detail and commitment to technical quality.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Previous experience defending financial institutions.
Experience handling matters involving banking agreements, credit transactions, civil liability, and debt recovery.

Comp & perks