Litigation Senior Associate
Department: Litigation
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Jersey
Description
To work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to the clients of Bedell Cristin, Jersey. To take principal charge of work assignments within the team, with minimal partner intervention. This will entail extensive direct client contact, being responsible for the supervision of junior legal assistant(s) and taking an active role in the identification and implementation of new business initiatives. Working with the Partners to grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the Group’s strategic plans for the particular work area.
Instructed by a wide range of insolvency professionals, financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities, onshore referrers and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvency and restructuring, commercial litigation (with emphasis on shareholder disputes and property related issues), fraud, asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and alternative dispute resolution.
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 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.
