Senior Litigation Associate — Lead Cases & Team Growth

Itchy Feet; United Kingdom, United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Evening Post in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Associate in Litigation to take principal charge of work within the group, with minimal partner intervention. You'll supervise paralegals, supervise staff, and contribute to business development alongside Partners.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, timely service, managing client matters, and helping grow the department through strategic plans and cross-jurisdiction collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE, with Jersey/UK/Commonwealth qualification.
• Significant experience in the practice area.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Experience supervising juniors and delegating work.
• Business development experience.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Familiarity with research platforms and document management systems.
• Understanding of time recording and billing metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by the Partners, including researching, drafting opinions, reviewing documents, drafting, and preparing court cases.
• Ensure clients receive high-quality, timely, and professional services.
• Take responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors, and maintain consistent time recording.
• Delegate to and actively supervise the work of junior staff as appropriate.
• Assist in the motivation, management, and development of other fee earners and support staff.
• Support the Partners in building an efficient team structure, which may include involvement in recruitment.
• Promote and develop the global litigation team by collaborating with partners and associates across jurisdictions, engaging in business development, and participating in know-how activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business plans for the practice area.
• Promote and strengthen the brand, identify cross-selling opportunities, support new ventures, and develop services and the client base.
• Manage additional activities/projects as required by the Partners.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations and manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's guidelines.

Education

PQE 6+ years

Job description

Jersey Evening Post in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Associate in Litigation to take principal charge of work within the group, with minimal partner intervention. You'll supervise paralegals, supervise staff, and contribute to business development alongside Partners.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, timely service, managing client matters, and helping grow the department through strategic plans and cross-jurisdiction collaboration.