AJ Chambers are pleased to be partnered with a legal organisation ranked within the legal 500 who are currently recruiting for a Employment Specialist to Join their Employment team due to growth.
Main Duties:
* Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g., payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects)
* Drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim
* CE Filing mainly in the Technology & Construction Court but also in other jurisdictions
* Liaising directly with clients
* Organising and maintaining tidy and accurate files
* Participating in seminars and contributing to the department’s publications
* Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual, including LEXCEL
* Undertaking such duties and tasks that are appropriate for the role of Solicitor such as changes in information systems and new technology as may reasonably be required
Key Requirements:
* A minimum of 1-2 year's post qualification in contentious construction
* Really bright with good academics
* Proactive and prepared to work independently, escalating issues/matters as appropriate and always adopting a can-do attitude
* Excellent communication skills
* A good team player
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more!