This is a great role opportunity responsible for preparation and conduct of proceedings in Courts and other tribunals, including insolvency proceedings, as well as giving advice on disputes/potential disputes, enforcement of rights and obligations and interpretation of legal documents and legislation. The postholder will:
1. Advise clients on litigation and insolvency;
2. Take part in training;
3. Represent in dealings with other law firms;
4. Take instructions from other attorneys/clients including suggesting, recommending and drafting instruments;
5. Be responsible for effective caseload management;
6. Maintain up to date knowledge of local and international law as it may impact on Guernsey and their clients;
7. Draft skeleton arguments and submissions;
8. Assist updating Knowledge Management data;
9. Review and comment on documents prepared by other lawyers;
10. Settle the terms of new engagements and exercise due diligence;
11. Lead/assist in drafting precedent documentation;
12. Act as mentor;
13. Participate in marketing and training programmes;
14. Manage client billing and outstanding debt;
15. Manage business intelligence, including capturing contact details and business development.
The successful candidate must have:
1. 5 - 10 years PQE and be a qualified lawyer with strong academic qualifications;
2. Knowledge of litigation procedures and underlying substantive laws as well as legal areas having regard to area of specialisation and level of qualification;
3. Experience of working on large commercial litigation and/or insolvency matters, with a leadership role on key aspects of large cases as well as experience of leading smaller cases with minimal supervision;
4. Advocacy skills appropriate to level of qualification;
5. Excellent interpersonal skills;
6. Ability to work as a member of a team;
7. Excellent communication skills;
8. Proven record of productivity and ability to multi-task;
9. Competent IT skills and familiarity with major office software;
10. Awareness of discretion and confidentiality.
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