Junior Associate — Civil & Commercial Litigation
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11-50 employees
0 Applicants · 35 Views
· Posted 17 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Guatemala City, Guatemala 
Compensation:
Q9,000 - Q14,000/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Job
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Carrillo & Asociados is seeking a Junior Associate for its Litigation practice in Guatemala City. You will assist senior lawyers in representing clients before Guatemalan civil and commercial courts, including the Juzgados de Primera Instancia Civil and the Sala de Apelaciones.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda for civil and commercial disputes
- Attend hearings at the Centro de Justicia and Juzgados Civiles in Guatemala City
- Research Guatemalan case law and Codigo Procesal Civil provisions
- Assist with enforcement of judgments and provisional remedies
- Prepare witness statements and documentary evidence for trial
Responsibilities
- Support senior associates on active litigation matters
- Manage case files and deadline tracking
- Prepare case summaries and legal research memos
- Attend court hearings and assist with oral advocacy
Requirements
- Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas y Sociales from a recognised university
- Colegiado activo with the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala
- 1-3 years post-qualification experience in civil or commercial litigation
- Fluent in Spanish; English proficiency an advantage
- Strong research and writing skills
Compensation
Q9,000 - Q14,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Junior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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