Saint Helier, St Helier, Jersey

Associate

 Job Description:

Whether you're newly qualified, looking for your first offshore role, or if you've already gained some experience in Litigation, you can be sure to have an exciting and rewarding career in a supportive environment and inclusive culture.

In this role, you'll work alongside our experienced litigators on challenging, highly complex disputes with an international scope.


Key Responsibilities

  • You will obtain clear instructions from the client/intermediary, prepare draft documents for review by a senior associate or partner, and review and provide comments on documents provided by third parties.
  • You will be the main point of contact for clients on allocated matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient handling of matters.
  • You will have the opportunity to manage your own matters and assist more junior fee earners with matter management.
  • Engage in business development opportunities including participation in conferences and external training programmes, identifying potential business opportunities with new and existing clients/intermediaries with support from the rest of the team.


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Relevant academic and professional qualifications, preferable gained within a common law jurisdiction
  • Proven ability to grasp complex legal information in order to provide sound legal advice, and the ability to draft a variety of legal documents
  • Demonstrable practical and technical knowledge of common law practice
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software
  • The willingness to develop existing skills and update legal knowledge by way of additional training.
  • Ability to explain complex information in simple terms and excellent organisation skills
  • Appreciation for the importance of confidentiality
  Required Skills:

Confidentiality Participation Conferences Instructions Business Development Software Microsoft Office Business Training Management