Associate

The role

Ogier is seeking an Associate with approximately 3 years of PQE to join their Litigation practice. This role involves providing technically sound legal advice to clients and contributing to the team's knowledge management.

What you'll do

• Provide technically sound legal advice directly to clients, with appropriate supervision from more senior fee earners, taking ownership of straightforward matters and transactions from end to end
• Stay informed of new legislation and market developments
• Contribute to the team’s know-how by capturing precedents and procedures with the knowledge management team
• Respond quickly and effectively to client queries
• Understand the full range of services offered by Ogier
• Identify opportunities to develop new client work
• Begin to develop negotiating skills in the preparation of legal costs estimates and quotations
• Provide input to partners as required
• Deliver excellent client service at all times
• Manage your own financial responsibilities in line with group protocols, including time recording, billing, work in progress (WIP) and debt
• Engage appropriate cash collection procedures
• Ensure clients are fully informed as to the legal costs and outlays that will be incurred on each matter
• Effectively manage your own workload, reprioritising as required to meet client and partner expectations
• Support and coach trainee solicitors and more junior colleagues
• Assist with the orientation of new joiners, bursary students and summer interns

What we're looking for