Manuela Nunes Ferreira Advogados R.L.

TN-PT/01

DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

MNF Advogados, RL. is formed by a multidisciplinary team of lawyers from different areas, with the main focus on the practice of Criminal Law. We are prepared to defend the client at any procedural stage, developing bold strategies to guarantee absolute respect for the right to defend each one's interests.

Our work: We have a commitment to the defence of the human being and a passion for in-depth knowledge of Iaw at an international level; this is what drives our team. In our daily practice, we seek to combine experience and innovation to provide our clients with a unique, bold and complete defence experience.

Competence: Our greatest tool in Criminal Law is the competence to evaluate possibilities and develop strategies to obtain the best possible results within the limits of the Law and the Judiciary. For this, the incessant search for technical knowledge, transparency with the client and respect for professional ethics are essential.

Our differential: Our differential lies precisely in the specialization of each lawyer in a field of law, as some complex cases require joint action with other areas, regions and countries; we maintain several partnerships with the best law firms in order to ensure our clients a complete and solid legal advice.Gefisa the client at any procedure stage, developing bold strategies to guarantee absolute respect for the right to defend each one's interests.

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Competence: Our greatest tool in Criminal Lav is the competence to evaluate possibilities and develop strategies to obtain the best possible results within the limits of the Law and the Judiciary. For this, the incessant search for technical knowledge, transparency with the client and respect for professional ethics are essential.

Our differential Lies primarily in the specialization of each lawyer in a field of law. As some complex cases require Joint action with other areas, regions and countries, we maintain several partnerships with the best law firms in order to ensure our clients complete and solid legal advice.

WEBSITE

https://www.mnfadvogados.pt

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Consultancy, Law firm

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

Casa and Transaction Management (these duties will initially be conducted under supervision):

- Conduct interviews;
- Gain understanding of client expectations and requirements;
- Assess legal problems;
- Advise clients on costs;
- Conduct legal research;
- Devise outline strategy for case;
- Draft case papers;
- Obtain information from relevant experts;
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the other side's case;
- Help to Negotiate settlements;
- Attend court to conduct advocacy with the council to take notes;
- Maintain confidentiality at all times;
- Comply with all Office procedure requirements;

Administration:

- Maintain the training record;
- Conduct self-appraisal and development planning;
- Actively participate in supervision and appraisal;
- Maintain files;
- Follow administrative systems and procedures

Development:

-Gain competency in the skill standards;
- Participate in team meetings and social, and charitable activities;
- Attend internal courses;
- Keep up to date with law and practice;
- Achieve admission to the roll

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA Portugal

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Coimbra, Portugal

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

On-site

EARLIEST START DATE

05/02/2024

MIN DURATION

1 month/s

MAX DURATION

5 month/s

REMUNERATION

EUR 70,00 per month
Food

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Undergraduate

LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Civil Law - General
Civil Procedure Law - General
Comparative Law - General
Criminal Procedure Law - General
Private International Law - General

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Good



NUMBER OF TRAINEES

4

NUMBERS OF HOURS PER WEEK

40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Besides, the trainee has to have a language level of "English-Good"; it is good for this Traineeship for the Trainee to have "Portuguese- Basic" and Spanish or French basic, even though not required.

Apart from this, it is advised for the trainee to have a general understanding of Labour Law and Human Rights.

Personal Skills: You will be expected to provide professional, efficient and friendly service to clients.

Interpersonal Skills: You will be expected to communicate clearly and appropriately with other parties whilst maintaining excellent working
relationships. Other duties include being able to negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure the desired goal(s).

Academic Skills: You should have a good academic record at University and pass all the necessary law exams.

Organisational Skills: You will be expected to assist in the preparation of cases, usually under pressure and tight deadlines. You must, therefore, be able to prioritise tasks.

Management Skills: You will have the ability to view situations from a commercial or business perspective. This requires you to look at a situation from different angles.

To be able to communicate in Portuguese is not a requirement. However, the non-Portuguese speaker must be able to communicate and understand English (B2/C1), as well as write in English.