Senior Associate
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners, including but not limited to, researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting, preparing cases for court.
- To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs.
- Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way.
- To delegate to and actively supervise the work of more junior staff as appropriate.
- To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area.
- To support the Partners in building an efficient team structure (this may include involvement in recruitment).
- Assist in the promotion and development of our global litigation team by working with partners and associates across our jurisdictions and engaging in business development and know how activities.
- Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of the practice area business plans.
- Promote and strengthen the brand.
- Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services and client base.
- Manage such other activities/projects as may be required by the Partners from time to time.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations as required and manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- The right candidate will have 6 yrs+ PQE with Jersey/UK/Commonwealth qualification.
Knowledge/skills/experience
- Significant experience in the practice area
- Strong technical ability
- Some delegation and supervisory experience
- Some business development experience
- The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Good drafting and research skills.
- Knowledge of research platforms, document management systems.
- An understanding of key financial indicators and disciplines relating to time recording and billing.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.