Administrator - Dispute Resolution

Job Purpose Statement:

1. To provide timely and accurate administrative and secretarial support

to the Partners, fee earners and other colleagues in the department.

2. Undertake other work on behalf of the Department as and when

required and, where appropriate, provide other support to colleagues

within Viberts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To provide administrative sup port to include but not limited to :

1.1. Updating diaries and notifying Partners of up - coming meeting

and court dates

1.2. Preparation of paperwork for meetings and court dates

1.3. Update department court lists

1.4. Receive and process client enquiries

1.5. Prepare records and files

1.6. Process and send terms of business letters to clients, ensuring

they are signed and returned

1.7. Process Acts of Court (copying, signing off, diarising and filing).

1.8. Taking telephone calls and writing up notes for client files

1.9. Drafting emails and let ters

1.10. Holding initial appointments with clients to take due diligence

1.11. Scanning, photocopying and filing

1.12. Updating pleading and disclosure files

1.13. Preparing court bundles

1.14. Conducting financial assessments on legal - aid clients

2. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and courteous

manner

3. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of Viberts’ client

documentation and information

4. Achieve billing and time recording targets

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5. T o comply with all accounting requirements laid down by the Par tners

and the Practice Director

6. To liaise with credit control regarding client matters as appropriate

7. To ensure good working relationships with clients, external

organisations and colleagues

8. To be active in promoting the services of Viberts and its image and

ethos .

9. Comply with and be aware of the requirements of Viberts Client

Charter

10. To deal with any other tasks as assigned from time to time

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Professional Memberships :

1. Qualified to GCSE level or equivale nt

Previous Work Experience :

1. Previous experience in an administrative role and/or secretarial role

2. Ideally have r elevant experience within the legal sector

Knowledge /Skills and Experience :

1. Good level of literacy and numeracy in day - to- day operations .

2. Computer proficient with basic knowledge and ability to use computers

and related technology efficiently and effectively .

3. Knowledge of legal language, process and practice

Financial Management :

1. Disciplined and timely in time recording, billing and chasing outstanding

bills.

Competencies :

1. Progression

Continues to build on the competencies of previous levels.

2. Knowledge

2.1 Secure understanding of important legal concepts that is

valuable to the department’s clients .

2.2 Confident in advising on relevant law .

3. Skills and Capabilities

3.1 Confident and competent in your work .

3.2 Good planning and organisation skills to create and use logical

and systematic processes to achieve goals.

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4. Work Management

4.1 Works effectively with others to address client and depar tment

needs.

4.2 C lient focused, keeping client satisfaction as a top priority.

4.3 Balanc es multiple and competing requests for work.

4.4 C areful in all aspects of each matter in order to produce timely

and accurate work.

4.5 Is timely for meetings and conference /video calls.

5. Character and Commitment

5.1 A hard work ethic.

5.2 Ability to work with others, participating actively, sharing

responsibility and contributing to the capability of the team.

5.3 Interacts effectively and courteously within the team and across

depar tments.

6. Ethics

6.1 Takes duties to clients seriously.

6.2 Exhibits sound judgment , honesty and integrity with the work

and in dealings with colleagues, clients and others .

6.3 Demonstrates trustworthiness, acting fairly and inclusively.

6.4 Is sensitive to client confidentiality and avoids conflicts of

interest.

7. Business Development

7.1 Embraces social media to promote the department and the firm.

7.2 Promotes Viberts externally in a positive manner.

7.3 Maintains existing relationships with clients and intermediaries .

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8. CSR

Ideally a ctively participates in the community by giving time freely to a

particular pursuit that benefits others.

9. Values

Exhibits the following behaviours:

9.1 People Focused – We pride ourselves on our personal, positive and

professional approach.

9.2 Supportive – Your needs are at the heart of everything we do.

9.3 Dedicated – We are dedicated. We strive to do our best at all times.

9.4 Pragmatic – We are pragmatic, delivering clear and effective

advice .

By undertaking this role, you agree to:

1. Perform the duties of your role including those outlined above to the full

and best of your ability.

2. Actively take part in the firm’s performance management process

including annual appraisals with a Partner.

3. Undertake, when requested by a Partner, additional tasks and

responsibilities not outlined above in order to support the success and

continuing performance of your department and the firm.

4. Be flexible and willing when carrying out all tasks and responsibilities .

5. Show flexibility with your working hours, such as working evenings and

weekends whenever the job requires it.

6. Act in accordance with, and embrace, the firm’s core values and

competencies.

7. Attend training sessions as required from time to time.

8. Adhere to all of the firm’s policies and procedures, and applicable law,

including but not limited to :

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8.1. health and safety, thereby ensuring a safe working environment

for yourself, your colleagues, clients and visitors to the firm.

8.2. confidentiality and data protection.

8.3. anti - money laundering a nd terrorist financing.

8.4. Information and Security.

Role Profile

About us

We supervise the Island's financial services businesses - including financial institutions, designated

non-financial businesses and professions and virtual asset service providers for anti-money laundering

(AML), countering of the financing of terrorism (CFT) and countering proliferation financing (CPF)

purposes.

We also regulate financial services for conduct and prudential purposes. The JFSC is one of the few

regulators globally to benefit from the regulator and entity registries operating under a single financial

services commission.

Division: Registry

We operate the Companies Registry which registers and maintains Jersey companies, partnerships, foundations, limited liability companies and business names.

Our Registry responsibilities include acting as a corner stone in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. We record, screen and authenticate beneficial ownership, controller and significant persons details and we assess all activities ensuring adherence to the Islands Sound Business Practice Policy, which could also include applications that may present higher-risk characteristics. We also deal with global continuance, cross-border mergers and other international transparency applications.

The Registry team is responsible for maintaining 16 registers within Jersey through evaluating and authorising applications for new Jersey legal entities and arrangements and evaluating if the business type and individuals pose any risk to Jersey's reputation of being a well-regulated and controlled jurisdiction. This work is a vital role in deterring and combatting financial crime so that Jersey maintains its reputation as a highly regarded International Financial Centre.

Trade Mark Officer

To apply for any vacancies at the JFSC, submit an application form along with your CV to careers@jerseyfsc.org

Team: Intellectual Property

The Registry division are taking ownership of the Trade Mark, Patent and Design Registers from 1st August 2026 and the successful candidate will be a key player in the transition process to form the Intellectual Property team. The team will work closely with many other divisions with the JFSC, namely Registry Operations, Registry Supervision, the JFSC Supervision team and Enforcement team. We provide input and statistics into to the wider JFSC which are used to assess risk and any new activity trends being submitted.

Role: (Permanent, 35 hours per week)

This role sits within a newly formed Intellectual Property team, created to support the introduction of Jersey’s enhanced trade mark register. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and evolving a new function, contributing to how the service operates and develops over time. The role reports to the Senior Trade Mark Manager. The successful candidate will join the JFSC at a key stage in its development, as it seeks to play an enhanced role in the continued success of Jersey as a highly regarded International Financial Centre.

The successful candidate will deliver the following outcomes:

• Build a knowledge and understanding of the Intellectual Property regime and how it is applied

through interpretation of legislation, case law and examination practice to ensure Trade Mark,

Patent and Design applications are registered in accordance with legislation.

• Maintain registers to a consistently high standard, with processes applied accurately to ensure

integrity, reliability and audit readiness at all times.

• Accurately examine domestic and international trade mark applications to ensure they comply

with legal, procedural and policy requirements.

• Proactively support Senior Trademark Manager in preparation of examination reports.

• Adhere to the service level agreements and ensure we operate in line with them contributing

to an efficient and responsive registry function.

• Providing a high quality, effective and efficient service to all users of the Intellectual Property

regime.

• Provide reliable operational support to the function, ensuring administrative activities are

completed accurately and contribute to the smooth and effective running of the newly

established team.

You will add value to the organisation by:

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• Acting as a point of contact, you will be representing the JFSC whilst handling the registration,

examinations and management of Trade Mark, Patents and Design queries from all users of

the Registers.

• Delivering consistently within deadlines in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong

prioritisation and organisational skills to ensure service levels are met and operational

demands are managed effectively.

• Adapting quickly to change and supporting continuous improvement, contributing positively

to a developing Registry function by embracing new processes, identifying efficiencies and

maintaining performance during periods of change.

What will success in this role look like?

• Accuracy and sound reasoning are fundamental, as decisions may be subject to scrutiny, appeal

or opposition proceedings.

• Technical expertise is actively demonstrated and applied, with Trade Mark legislation, case law

and examination practices used confidently to inform sound and consistent outcomes.

• Ability to apply Trade Mark legislation, case law and examination practices.

• Actively contribute to support the delivery of a high-performing Intellectual Property function.

• Positive communication with applicants who disagree with the examination assessment and detail

documentation to provide to the Senior Trade Mark Manager to review.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to be part of the modernisation of Jersey’s Trade Mark Regime to promote Jersey as an attractive jurisdiction for Intellectual Property holding management and administrative activities.

Are you suitable for this role?

This role would suit a self-driven individual who is proud of their attention to detail and communications skills. The ability to work collaboratively within a team with decision making skills is required. We will provide well structured training and support to set the candidate up for success in their role. Administrative experience in Intellectual Property, strong analysis and research skills would be advantageous but not essential.

Why us?

Working in the JFSC will enable you to join a team people who have purpose, passion, and pride. It offers the opportunity to work alongside people, who are passionate about maintaining Jersey’s position as a leading International Finance Centre with high regulatory standards. This clarity on our purpose is incredibly motivating and we leverage our core values of: Excellence, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork to deliver our work. Our people are proud of their work and their contribution to Jersey.

To apply for any vacancies at the JFSC, submit an application form along with your CV to careers@jerseyfsc.org

If you are looking to make a difference, have a unique working experience and contribute to a bigger picture, then think JFSC; a diverse team of people who put their hearts and minds into what they do and have some fun along the way!

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Legal Administrator

To work side by side with fee earners to carry out and assist with a full range of non-fee earning administrative tasks and junior fee earning tasks, supporting others to efficiently deliver on their fee earning targets. We need someone who is highly organised with solid administrative skills and a willingness to adapt and be flexible.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a full administration and support service to fee earners – to include relaying messages, managing email inboxes, diaries and appointments as required.

• Taking responsibility for a range of tasks and projects focused on streamlining the efficiency of the team across all aspects of data management.

• Assisting with arranging local business development events and off-island trips, which may include arranging travel, accommodation and setting up meetings.

• Arranging all practical aspects around client meetings/conference calls and so forth including preparing meeting rooms and welcoming clients.

• Working closely with those responsible for client take-on to ensure all new matter opening documentation is completed and accurately set up in the systems, and pro- actively ensuring the file continues to be managed correctly.

• Assisting with the preparation of documents and reports, checking for accuracy and assisting with proof-reading.

• Printing, scanning and collating legal documents.

• Assisting with Court bundling (both hard and "e" copies).

• Liaising with the Court and Court Offices on behalf of fee earners.

• Undertaking inputting of monthly billing, WIP lists and processing expense claims and fee earner time entries.

• Carrying out searches in a prompt and efficient manner.

• Working flexibly as a team member with the department to ensure there is support cover throughout the working week to meet the client needs.

• Providing administrative support to the team's marketing plans

• Providing general administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the team

• Providing cover and additional administrative support to the Executive Assistant for the leadership team during periods of increased workload and annual leave.

• Carrying out any legal administrative work, projects/tasks as required by the Partners, Office Manager, Executive Assistant or other fee earners.

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Qualifications

• Ideally a graduate, or at least educated to A level or equivalent with strong grades

• An administration or secretarial qualification would be advantageous

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Prior experience in a professional services firm, ideally within a legal environment but this is not essential

• Confident and competent IT user with a sound working knowledge of MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience of document management systems would be advantageous

• Excellent typing and formatting skills

• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks

• Willingness and ability to learn

Competencies

We would like you to have:

• Team spirit and flexibility to share workload and support the administration team

• Good initiative to support fee earners, resolve issues and to work independently with appropriate supervision

• Enthusiasm, drive, flexibility, initiative and the ability to be pro-active

• A calm and proactive approach even when under pressure and managing deadlines

• Accuracy and a good eye for detail

• A confident communicator in all forms

In this role you will be expected to:

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.

About Bedell Cristin

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Since 1939, clients have come to us for straight-talking legal advice. Today you’ll find the same sound judgement and pragmatism across our offices in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, London, and Singapore. Our smart, approachable teams design informed, and inventive legal solutions. The expertise you expect, offered with a refreshing simplicity and clarity. We also invest in mutually committed relationships with our clients as we believe strong foundations make for smoother roads. Over the years, we’ve learned the importance of these principles, while playing our part in defining the modern offshore legal industry. Our founder, George Bedell, helped establish Jersey’s progressive tax system. And the island’s first female advocate, Anita Regal, hailed from Bedell Cristin. We are proud of where we have come from - and we value what we have learned along the way.

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Legal Assistant, Private Client

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Private Client department. This role is ideal for a

professional who has previous experience in a similar role and will undertake fee-earning work

and will manage client work allocated by a Partner or senior-fee earners.

For the right candidate (after successful training) the opportunity to progress within the firm we

will offer support and funding to qualify as an English Solicitor.

Key responsibilities

• Meeting new clients, taking instructions and providing legal advice.

• Preparation of probate applications.

• Managing estates and delegations.

• Communicating with clients.

• Legal Research.

• Will and trust drafting.

• Assist with Will signings.

• Prepare for court hearings.

• Dealing with capacity issues.

Qualifications and experience

• Ideally have 1-2 years of experience working in a probate/will department or in the

professional services sector.

• Experience of dealing with clients.

• High level of literacy and numeracy in day-to-day operations.

• Familiarity with legal operations, compliance, and document management systems.

• Hold a degree (ideally a law degree) but not essential.

Key attributes

• A professional approach with excellent communication skills.

• Self-motivated with excellent team working ability.

• Good planning and organisational skills.

• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

Diversity and inclusion

We offer equal opportunities and encourage diversity and inclusion. We want Viberts to be a

welcoming workplace in which employees recognise that their unique characteristics, skills and

experiences are respected, valued and celebrated.

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Associate, Private Wealth & Family Office

Summary and Overview

• Associate, Private Wealth & Family Office

• Jersey

• Permanent

• Full Time

• Competitive Salary & Benefits

Ready to take the next step in your career?

At Equiom, we’re growing and we’re looking for an Associate/Administrator to join our

Private Wealth & Family Office team in Jersey.

This role is ideal for someone with a couple of years’ experience in fiduciary, trust or corporate

administration who is ready to build on their foundations and develop into a more senior role. If

you’re motivated, detail focused and keen to grow your technical knowledge while taking on

increasing responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role

As an Associate, you’ll support the administration of a varied portfolio of trusts, companies and

foundations, working closely with Senior Associates and Managers to deliver exceptional client

service.

You will:

Support client portfolio management

• Assist with the day to day administration of trusts, companies and foundations

• Ensure work is completed in line with agreed service standards and regulatory

requirements

Prepare high quality documentation

• Draft trustee resolutions, board minutes, agreements and payment instructions

• Assist with statutory filings and maintenance of accurate client records

Maintain regulatory compliance

• Support client onboarding processes

• Assist with AML/CFT checks and KYC updates

• Ensure records are maintained to meet internal and regulatory standards

Develop your technical expertise

• Build your understanding of fiduciary structures and governance requirements

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• Work towards increasing responsibility for client interactions and portfolio ownership

Contribute to team success

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients and professional advisors

• Support billing and administrative processes

• Maintain organised, audit ready files

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone eager to learn, develop and progress within a professional fiduciary

environment.

Essential experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in fiduciary, trust or corporate administration

• Working towards (or keen to start) a relevant professional qualification such as STEP or

CGI

• A good understanding of offshore structures and fiduciary principles

Desirable experience:

• Exposure to multi jurisdictional structures

• Experience using client administration systems

• Some involvement in client communications

About You

You’re motivated, dependable and ready to grow.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

• Professional and confident communicator

• Proactive, curious and keen to take on new challenges

• Discreet and respectful of client confidentiality

• A positive team player who enjoys contributing to shared goals

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Associate Funds

Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm with a client base that includes global financial institutions, investment funds, private equity houses, multinational corporations, public organisations, sovereign wealth funds and high net worth individuals.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and personable associate into the Funds and Corporate Real Estate practice area of our prestigious corporate team in Jersey.

Experience in Corporate Real Estate is preferred.

Our corporate practice – the largest in the Channel Islands – is a cornerstone of our legal services offering. The award-winning corporate team is renowned for its excellence and commitment to delivering high-quality and expert service to our clients. Becoming part of the team would offer you the opportunity to advise on some of the most cutting-edge work taking place in the offshore world from within a flexible and supportive team environment.

If you have an excellent academic background, a minimum of 4 years' PQE and the right blend of experience and ambition to get involved with a variety of transactional matters, click on "Apply for this job" to submit a CV.

Location: Jersey

Department: Corporate - Funds

Experience: 4-6 years PQE. Corporate Real Estate experience would be highly advantageous

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Senior Associate - Insolvency & Dispute Resolution

Walkers is offering a unique opportunity to an ambitious, technically strong lawyer to be a part of its market leading Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team ("IDR") and to assist in the continued growth of the Channel Islands' IDR practice.

The successful candidate will be based in Walkers' Jersey office and will work alongside leading IDR practitioners in a range of financial services disputes, further developing significant recent expansion in the team.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Acting in respect of contentious financial services related issues, including insolvency, private client and corporate disputes.

• Representing blue chip client base including global corporations, insolvency practitioners, banks and other financial services institutions.

• Advising commercial clients and intermediaries on all aspects of commercial litigation, from pre-emptive injunctions and disclosure applications through substantive proceedings to enforcement and asset recovery.

• Advising trustees, beneficiaries, enforcers and protectors on high-value trust disputes, often with cross-border elements.

• Advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and shareholders on contentious and non-contentious insolvency related matters.

• Providing expert support to Walkers' corporate, investment funds and private capital teams, working on transactions for clients, analysing and advising clients on relevant case law and legislation.

• Developing and expanding client relationships.

• Developing of Walkers' internal know-how and actively participating in conferences, seminars and internal training.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in insolvency and/or commercial litigation in a recognised practice.

• Excellent academics.

• Ambitious and commercially driven.

• Jersey or other offshore jurisdiction experience preferred but not essential.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment - a team player, willing to support others.

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Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

Walkers is offering an opportunity to an ambitious and technically strong lawyer to join its market leading and dynamic Banking and Finance ("B&F") team, as it continues on its proven and ongoing trajectory of growth.

The successful candidate will be based in the Firm's Jersey office, joining a team of leading practitioners, working on behalf of global blue chip clients and intermediaries. In helping to build out and service the Jersey B&F business, they will be a part of the story of general expansion across all of the Firm's practice groups in the Channel Islands.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Associate in the Firm's B&F Practice in Jersey.

• Provide technically sound advice and a highly responsive service externally to clients and internally by way of support, as needed, to colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client matters.

• Manage files in accordance with the Firm's requirements, expectations and practices from time to time.

• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, sharing knowledge and actively participating in conferences, seminars, client presentations and internal training.

• Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability, following recommended billing rates, managing costs appropriately and ensuring personal utilization meets expectations.

• Adhere to the Firm's values and professional ethics.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with a minum of 5 years PQE.

• Excellent academics.

• Ambitious and commercially driven.

• Solid legal skills with competent understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Project Manager 1-year fixed term contract. Full or part time considered - Office based

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join our law firm on a 1- year fixed term contract. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on structure, efficiency, and collaboration.

The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate firm-wide initiatives, process improvement projects, and client-focused deliverables, ensuring that strategic objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and to the highest professional standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; develop detailed project plans and schedules.

• Allocate and manage resources, including team members, budget, and materials, to ensure efficient project execution.

• Oversee project execution, monitor progress against the schedule and budget, and make adjustments as needed.

• Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and implement solutions to overcome challenges.

• Maintain transparent and effective communication with project teams, stakeholders and clients, providing regular progress reports.

• Ensure project deliverables meet required quality standards and perform post-project evaluations to share lessons learned.

• Assist with training plans to guarantee a smooth transition of any projects or changes into the business.

• Ensure successful handover of completed projects to the appropriate stakeholders within the firm.

• Track the progress of implementation and report it to senior business heads and stakeholders recommending any changes required.

• Evaluate existing business processes to identify areas for improvement, bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

• Propose and recommend process improvements, new technologies, or strategic changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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Qualifications and experience

• Four or more years of project management experience, gained through on-the-job training and/or vocational qualifications such as AGILE or PRINCE2.

• Experience in a similar project management role; liaising with internal clients and stakeholders, trouble shooting and providing training.

• Business Analysis experience to be able to analyse data, make recommendations, design processes and procedures and implement change as needed.

• Extensive knowledge of supporting and implementing projects and change.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership and organisational skills.

Key attributes

• Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail.

• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Professional, discreet, and attuned to the confidentiality needs of a law firm.

• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong problem-solving abilities.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Law Associate REPORTING TO: The Partners Benest & Syvret is a successful and respected legal practice which is undergoing a period of growth and business structure change. We take pride in the personal care that we provide to our clients and the practical problem- solving approach given to all legal services. We look for continuous improvement in everything we do together with a customer focus. This position of a Law Associate will be to provide expert legal support and advice to clients, and day to day support to junior members of staff within the department.

Job Summary: The main responsibilities of the role are to: • Provide advice and guidance to clients • Undertake client fee-earning work and to manage all client work in accordance with detailed procedures and

quality standards • Meet new private and legal aid clients, and take instructions • Ensure client take-on follows documented processes and procedures • Draft emails, letters and legal documents in all areas of law • Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives • Prepare for court hearings, including preparation of briefs for Advocates and necessary bundles and

paperwork as required by the court • Manage own files and more complex cases with supervision • Review and check draft documentation • Provide any on-going support as required by the fee-earners and support staff • Ensure all client work is progressed efficiently and that the client is kept informed of the progress of the

matter • Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and courteous manner • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all client documentation and information • Achieve agreed billing targets as detailed in objectives • Ensure time monitoring is captured accurately • Ensure good working relationships with clients and external organisations • Be active in promoting the services of Benest & Syvret and its brand • Deal with other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Partners • Ensure all personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is kept up to date

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Competencies • Building Strong Relationships - Strive to understand clients, colleagues and key stakeholders, valuing

openness and building trust • Maintaining Client Relationships - Strive to develop a detailed understanding of our clients, valuing openness

and building trust • Communications - Communicate clearly, concisely, tailoring style and making oneself heard and truly

understood in any situation • People Management - Build confidence, directing, guiding and inspiring others to achieve success for the

business Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Memberships: Law Degree / English qualified Barrister / Solicitor Member of English Law Society Technical Competence and Knowledge • A good understanding of Jersey law both in principal and practice • High level of literacy and numeracy • Able to take initiative within the workplace • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel) and ability to learn other relevant software

packages as required in the role

Special Requirements

• The role holder must be willing to show flexibility in working hours in order to provide full/part time cover for other roles during times of annual leave and sickness, and to cover appointments, sometimes at short notice.

• Achievement of billing targets