Litigation Lawyer (Italy) for Airline Passengers Claims and / or Bank & Financial or Labor Law [...]

AirAdvisor; Novara; Remoto; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A consumer rights firm is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Lawyer in Italy to manage legal claims and advocate for passenger rights. The role involves handling court cases, engaging in negotiations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a valid Attorney at Law license and have strong skills in legal strategy and communication. The firm offers a remote-first culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Paid time off and holidays

Annual pay review and bonuses

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic environment with innovative legalTech applications

Competenze

• Experience with small claims, consumer rights, or aviation law is a plus.
• Proven success in in-court collection efforts.
• Experience with automating claims processes using legal tech solutions.

Mansioni

• Manage all legal matters and claims within jurisdiction for AirAdvisor.
• Prepare and file legal claims against airlines.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and represent interests in court.
• Support automation and optimization of claims workflows.

Conoscenze

Strong analytical skills

Research skills

Legal strategy skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Formazione

Law degree from an accredited institution

Valid Attorney at Law license in Italy

Descrizione del lavoro

Please, only apply if you have a valid Attorney at Law license and are authorized to practice law by the Regulation Authority in ITALY.

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About Us

At AirAdvisor, we are dedicated to ensuring air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight disruptions. We handle claims related to delays, cancellations, missed connections, overbooking, and baggage issues such as lost, delayed, or destroyed luggage. Operating in the EU, UK, and other international markets, we have processed over 480,000 claims from 221 countries, with a 4.7-star rating from over 25,000 reviews. We currently operate in 21 languages and plan to expand further, aiming for 1 million claims by 2026.

We seek a highly skilled Litigation Lawyer specializing in consumer flight claims, particularly in in-court collections, to lead legal actions in Italy. The role involves filing court cases to recover compensation, reimbursements, and refunds for airline passengers, focusing on EU261 and Montreal Convention claims. The lawyer should be capable of handling claims independently, with experience in litigation, and be passionate about advocating for consumer rights in the airline industry.

The candidate must be free from conflicts of interest, able to litigate against different airlines, and prepared to support legal and strategic initiatives, including potential law reforms and PR opportunities.

Requirements :

• A valid Attorney at Law license in Italy and professional liability insurance.
• A law degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with small claims, consumer rights, or aviation law is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of relevant consumer protection laws and aviation regulations is a plus, but not required.
• Proven success in in-court collection efforts.
• Strong analytical, research, and legal strategy skills.
• Ability to manage caseloads, prioritize, meet deadlines, and monitor statutes of limitations.
• Experience with automating and scaling claims processes using legal tech solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Act as the legal representative of AirAdvisor in Italy, managing all legal matters and claims within jurisdiction. Assist in establishing a law firm if feasible, including corporate structuring and registration of legal counsel.
• Handle pre-court collections and out-of-court settlements.
• Prepare and file batches of legal claims monthly against airlines to recover compensation, reimbursements, and refunds, including baggage claims.
• Respond to airline defenses and challenges assertively.
• Lead enforcement of court judgments and coordinate enforcement actions.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and represent AirAdvisor’s interests in court.
• Maintain accurate case files, ensure compliance with legal ethics, data protection, and standards.
• Stay updated on legal developments in consumer protection, aviation law, and relevant regulations.
• Seek legal remedies for unjust decisions, including appeals and legislative advocacy where feasible.
• Support automation and optimization of claims workflows using legal technology, including AI tools.
• Identify new business opportunities for low-value, high-volume claims in areas like financial disputes and labor law, conducting cross-jurisdictional research.
• Represent AirAdvisor in media and PR activities, enhancing public awareness of passenger rights.
• Review and vet content to build local trust and authority.
• Advocate for passenger and consumer rights within the airline and travel industry.

Soft skills :

• Professional, ambitious, open to AI and process innovations.
• Honest, responsible, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Result-oriented, initiative-driven, capable of managing multiple projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Independent, adaptable, and proactive.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and going above expectations.
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex ideas clearly.

We offer :

• Remote-first culture with flexible working hours.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual pay review and bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a global expansion context.
• Dynamic environment with innovative legalTech applications.
• Supportive, international team.

Job Type : Indefinite-term Service Agreement or B2B contract.

If you're ready for a high-impact role, apply now to help protect airline passenger rights worldwide!

Our Recruitment Process :

• Application screening and HR interview.
• Interview with the CEO to discuss experience and skills.

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