Junior Associate – Litigation

Our client is a global law firm with a very well established operation in Belfast. As part of a global firm, you will be part of a very successful team locally who support their network in London and America. 

Role purpose

Having developed the right level of legal experience either as a Junior Associate or through undertaking equivalent work elsewhere; Junior Associates can act as specialists within their practice groups or more broadly. At this point individuals are able to work independently, lead a team and be the first line of support for Associates and Senior Associates.

Role and responsibilities

• Specialist and significant general legal knowledge
• Issue spotting and report writing/drafting
• Leading projects/teams
• Quality controlling the work of more junior members of the team
• Training junior team members
• Carrying out BD and presenting directly to clients
• Owning relationships with clients
• Continuing to build their own expertise 

Key requirements

• Generally, minimum of 4 years’ experience within Litigation in a similar environment.
• Admitted to the roll as a solicitor, barrister or be a Fellow of CILEx
• Consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgement,
• commercial awareness and critical thinking
• Strong focus on detail and high levels of self-motivation
• Proven ability to take ownership of own work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills – a team player with the ability to establish credibility and inspire
• confidence with clients and senior colleagues
• Must show evidence of a high level of personal resilience coupled with an ambition to continuously challenge oneself
• Demonstrate a high level of affinity with legal technology

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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