12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Purpose of the job
The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient support service to an Associate and Partner on a specific contentious trusts matter and more generally to assist Associates and Partners across the wider commercial and trusts litigation team.
Main responsibilities
– Assisting in drafting a range of legal documents
– Reviewing and summarising legal and other documents
– Performing legal research and analysis
– Printing and collating legal documents
– Checking legal forms/documents for accuracy
– Assisting in the preparation of reports, correspondence and bundles
– Maintaining system based filing systems, assisting in file openings and CDD requirements
– Supporting the team's marketing plans
– Adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations as required
– Taking responsibility for a wide range of tasks/projects as required by the partners/lawyers in the group
Qualifications
– Degree qualified with a law degree perferrable.
– Ideally the postholder will have completed or be working towards the BPTC, LPC or SQE.
Knowledge/skills/experience
– Some previous experience in a legal environment, ideally in a similar role.
– Document management experience would be useful.
– Strong IT skills.
– Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
– Willingness and ability to learn about Jersey law.
Competencies
We would like you to have:
– Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines.
– A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail.
– The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with appropriate supervision.
– Team spirited, with flexibility and enthusiasm
The post holder will be expected to:
– Be committed to fulfil personal CPD requirements and to continually develop their skill base.
– Comply with the firm's core values
Additional Information
– This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. |