Litigation Senior Associate

Job Description

• 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 assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area.
• Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of the practice area business plans.
• 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.
• 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 is likely to be 6 yrs+ PQE with a Jersey, UK or 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.

Competencies

We would like you to have:

• A client focused approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
• Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines.
• A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge