Dispute Resolution Associate – Jersey Litigation Lead

Thomas & Dessain; Saint Helier; Vor Ort; GBP 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Thomas & Dessain in Jersey is seeking a Jersey-qualified lawyer with up to 10 years' PQE to join the Dispute Resolution team at Associate or Senior Associate level, taking ownership of a broad caseload. The role covers civil litigation across Jersey courts, leading on matters, and managing commercial and contractual disputes, with opportunity to train juniors and contribute to business development.

Candidates should have strong advocacy, knowledge of Jersey procedural rules, and be committed to

Qualifikationen

• A Jersey Advocate with up to 10 years’ PQE, or a Jersey Écrivain eligible to be sworn in as an Advocate in 2026.
• Significant litigation experience gained in Jersey or another jurisdiction prior to Jersey qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Jersey procedural rules.
• Employment law experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Aufgaben

• Handle a varied portfolio of civil litigation matters across the Jersey courts.
• Lead on matters and act as junior in complex, high-value litigation.
• Manage commercial and contractual disputes, contentious trusts, estate disputes, building disputes, personal injury and clinical negligence matters.
• Take primary responsibility for client relationships and day-to-day conduct of files.
• Develop and train junior team members.
• Support business development and growth of the Dispute Resolution practice.

Kenntnisse

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Knowledge of Jersey procedural rules

Ausbildung

Jersey Advocate eligibility

Écrivain eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Thomas & Dessain in Jersey is seeking a Jersey-qualified lawyer with up to 10 years' PQE to join the Dispute Resolution team at Associate or Senior Associate level, taking ownership of a broad caseload. The role covers civil litigation across Jersey courts, leading on matters, and managing commercial and contractual disputes, with opportunity to train juniors and contribute to business development.

Candidates should have strong advocacy, knowledge of Jersey procedural rules, and be committed to