Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution

Department: Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Jersey

Description

An environment that makes people feel valued and happy doesn't just help to get the best work out of them - it sparks big ideas, enables new thinking and creates a collaborative environment. That's why we've worked hard to create an open culture, where everyone's voice is heard and where we are always looking for the next big thing to make Ogier the best place to work.

Our future leaders work closely with partners and clients and help to shape what we do and how we do it - our latest opportunity in our Jersey Dispute Resolution team is the perfect platform for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to provide, sound, quality technical advice and guidance to clients
• Be able to work independently and as part of the wider team and effectively manage files with minimal input from partner or other senior fee earners, taking responsibility for day to day matter management end to end, re-prioritising as required to meet client and partner expectations.
• Be established and recognised by others in an area of expertise and act as a significant point of contact for clients.
• Manage own financial responsibilities in accordance with policies and procedures including time recording, billing, WIP and debt.
• Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will incurred on each matter and provide updates as required
• Be accountable for the coaching and development of more junior members of staff, including the supervision of trainees as and when required
• Identify and pursue peer to peer business development opportunities, including opportunities for cross referrals

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Lawyer with typically 5+ years of PQE, with an excellent academic background, including 2:1 at degree, plus Commendation/Distinction at LPC (or equivalent)
• Experience from a relevant law firm environment, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent) demonstrating good, consistent performance over the last two financial years, prior Jersey experience ideal but not essential.
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills
• Develop the highest standards of professional knowledge and ability
• Proactively contribute to the development of know-how, including precedents, practice notes and publications
• Be proactive in ensuring fees are collected in line with internal policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate an ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with external contacts
• Prepare for and attend business development meetings to achieve a positive outcome
• Prepare and present training seminars internally and externally as required whilst adopting a positive approach to change
• Promote team work and strong relationships with immediate team members, other teams across jurisdictions and Business Services to achieve personal team and group objectives