Senior Associate, Litigation

Itchy Feet; Jersey Marine; Presencial; GBP 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Itchy Feet in Jersey seeks a Senior Associate to join our litigation team. The role requires a qualified Jersey Advocate with at least five years of relevant experience, including prior to local qualification, who is looking to engage in challenging and high-quality legal matters as a vital part of the team.

You will manage daily cases with Partner support, supervise junior lawyers, and play a key role in business development, client relations, and the financial aspects of matters, including

Formación

• Qualified Jersey Advocate with a minimum of five years' relevant experience
• Strong technical abilities and sound judgment
• Ability to think effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills to manage competing priorities

Responsabilidades

• Manage and run cases on a day-to-day basis with Partner support
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers
• Share knowledge and expertise within the team
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Contribute to business development and pursue new opportunities
• Take responsibility for the financial management of matters, including budgets, billing, and collections

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Case management

Mentoring

Client relations

Educación

Qualified Jersey Advocate

Descripción del empleo

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate to join their litigation practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Jersey Advocate with a minimum of five years' relevant experience, including prior to local qualification, who is looking to engage in challenging and high-quality legal matters as a vital part of the team. The successful candidate will take charge of daily case management with support from the Partners, oversee the coordination of work, and ensure that clients receive a high-quality, timely, and responsive service. Additionally, this role provides the chance to supervise and mentor junior lawyers, as well as to share knowledge and experience throughout the team. Senior Associates will also play a significant role in the business operations of the practice, which includes building and maintaining client relationships, contributing to business development efforts, and managing the financial aspects of their cases from budgeting to billing and collections.

Job Duties:

• Manage and run cases on a day-to-day basis with Partner support
• Ensure clients receive high-quality, timely, and responsive service
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers
• Share knowledge and expertise within the team
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Contribute to business development and pursue new opportunities
• Take responsibility for the financial management of matters, including budgets, billing, and collections

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Jersey Advocate with a minimum of five years' relevant experience
• Strong technical abilities and sound judgment
• Ability to think effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills to manage competing priorities
• Enjoyment of collaborative and collegiate work environments

What You'll Love:

Our client offers a supportive and collegiate working environment, characterised by a highly regarded team that collaborates to deliver legal services of outstanding quality. This role presents an opportunity to work with exceptional clients on significant legal matters while being part of a team that values knowledge sharing and professional development.