Civil Litigation Associate (multiple) (0714)
1 – 5+ PQE
London
Full-time, permanent, in-office
Circa £80k (negotiable, D.O.E.)
Our client is a mid-sized award-winning international law firm with expertise in group and claimant side litigation and is currently managing some of the largest claims in English legal history. It thrives in championing justice for the victims of wrongdoing by large corporations. The firm is currently litigating a substantial number of high-profile cases and is looking to grow its litigation pool. There is more than 1 vacancy available.
Senior Associates comprising solicitors or barristers are also welcomed to apply.
Responsibilities
To assist the Legal Team in all aspects of civil litigation. This will mainly include:
- Working with the team on large, complex and fast-paced contentious cases, including multi-jurisdictional disputes
- Taking initial instructions from partners and senior associates and delegating to trainees and paralegals when appropriate
- Conducting research, drafting and reviewing of documentation
- Managing meetings effectively by setting clear agendas
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external counsel, expert witnesses, financial partners and other external parties
- Supervising Trainees and Paralegals
- Managing legal documentation and demonstrate effective case management
- Assisting the firm in achieving its professional objectives
- Contributing to the firm’s publications / content-sharing from time to time.
Essential
- Superior academic background
- 1 – 5+ PQE or equivalent experience gained in an English litigation practice
- Strong technical skills with experience in English litigation, preferably with experience in environmental protection, public interest litigation, data protection, competition or consumer/medical product liability fields
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand the clients’ needs and an ability to adopt the best-case strategy
- Excellent knowledge of the English civil procedure rules
- Great attention to detail and accuracy to produce work which is consistently of a high standard
- Very strong organisational skills, file management and time/record keeping
- Confident communicator able to work calmly under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by previous collaborative work with external and internal parties
- A demonstrably flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are met and clients are communicated with efficiently
- Empathy and passion for clients
Desirable
- Experience in pro-bono or social justice / human rights work
The role will be office-based with the Head Office located in London close to Tower Hill, Aldgate and Fenchurch Street stations. Due to the international and cross-border nature of the work the firm undertakes, some foreign travel may be required from time to time. Apply with your CV and include information on your expected salary and notice period.
Public Interest Litigation | Environmental Litigation | Claimant Litigation
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