The flow of work in the dispute resolution team of this highly reputed regional practice demands the appointment of a further assistant. The successful candidate is likely to have 2 pqe as they will need to be able to handle a caseload of commercial litigation and professional negligence matters autonomously, albeit that he or she will have the support of the head of the department who is a recognised expert in this field. The appointment has arisen as the firm has a strategy of building teams within the Dispute Resolution department each of which works on a mix of commercial litigation and a particular specialism; in this case, professional negligence.
The role is very much client facing and you will be expected to take an active role in business development initiatives.
The atmosphere in the firm is supportive and collegiate and the management style transparent. The firm also places a genuine emphasis on the need for a work life balance. A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer and there is a clear career structure so the candidate who demonstrates not only technical expertise but also a flair for business development will progress quickly.