Junior Associate, Disputes

The role

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking a Junior Associate for its Disputes practice in London. This role is for lawyers with 1-3 years of experience in dispute resolution, focusing on complex litigation matters.

What you'll do

• Work on a range of contentious matters such as commercial litigation and competition litigation, including large class actions, across a range of sectors
• Manage work to support optimal utilisation
• Assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer where appropriate
• Delegate and provide feedback to juniors
• Communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members
• Consult and offer solutions on difficult technical client issues
• Manage the billing process as appropriate
• Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations
• Provide prompt responses and updates on progress
• Establish effective relationships with individuals and groups across the global network
• Uphold the firm’s values
• Contribute to the firm’s initiatives (eg corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities)
• Mentor and support juniors
• Raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and attending marketing/industry events
• Assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents
• Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation
• Contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes

What we're looking for