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Our client are a global law and litigation firm based in London, a business that has seen significant growth over the last few years and have a forward-thinking Managing Partner and HR team that invest heavily in the growth of the business and support of their staff.
With an excellent culture and low staff turnover they are looking to recruit a NQ or up to 5 years PQ Associate for their Aviation and International Injury team with a Salary starting of £90k plus 15% bonus,
Job responsibilities:
• Takes initial instructions, establishing suitability of the matter by undertaking preliminary research and reviewing documentation
• Maintains regular communications with clients, solicitors, supervisors and others on the telephone and in meetings
• Explains fee structure and ensures client is kept appraised regularly of changes in any estimate of fees, providing advice at all stages, pre and post proceedings
• Prepares reports, letters of advice
• Drafts statements
• Selects and instructs experts
• Instructs Counsel
• Compiles Disclosure lists and bundles
• Conducts litigation proceedings
• Appears before the Court at interlocutory hearings
• Prepares cost estimates and cost schedules and conducts cost assessment proceedings
• Duties would also include a willingness to undertake foreign travel, often in difficult and testing circumstances
• Delegate effectively to junior lawyers and paralegals, set boundaries and oversee work
• Provide regular feedback, offer support and guidance, coach, mentor and motivate
• Assists with/manages the effective billing and cash collection
• Monitors financial performance and WIP
• Sets budgets and manages profitability
• Identifies/generates/follows up new and existing business opportunities
• Develops effective business/client relationships
• Develops own network, raises own and firm profile
• Promotes the firm by undertaking public speaking or having articles published
• Develops practise expertise, creates a media presence, becomes a recognised leader in the field, drives the reputation of the firm
• Focuses on business development activities, defines and leads business strategy & Assists with/attends/participates in/leads business pitches
• Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic)
• Reflects the firm’s culture Essential: Minimum 2:1 law degree, or non-law degree with applicable post-graduate law qualification, with minimum commendation at LPC (or equivalent BVC)
If you are keen to work for a brilliant law firm with a strong reputation please apply or send your CV to
