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:
Advise clients on litigation and insolvency
Take part in training
Represent in dealings with other law firms
Take instructions from other attorneys/clients including suggesting, recommending and drafting instruments
Be responsible for effective caseload management
Maintain up to date knowledge of local and international law as it may impact on Guernsey and their clients
Draft skeleton arguments and submissions
Assist in updating Knowledge Management data
Review and comment on documents prepared by other lawyers
Settle the terms of new engagements and exercise due diligence
Lead/assist in drafting precedent documentation
Act as mentor
Participate in marketing and training programmes
Manage client billing and outstanding debt
Manage business intelligence, including capturing contact details and business development
The successful candidate must have:
5 - 10 years PQE and be a qualified lawyer with strong academic qualifications
Knowledge of litigation procedures and underlying substantive laws as well as legal areas having regard to area of specialisation and level of qualification
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
Advocacy skills appropriate to level of qualification
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a member of a team
Excellent communication skills
Proven record of productivity and ability to multi-task
Competent IT skills and familiarity with major office software
Awareness of discretion and confidentiality
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