Associate
Birketts
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- Permanent
- Full-time
The departmentOur CLDR (Commercial Litigation Dispute Resolution) team collaborates with its clients to avoid disputes. Where a dispute does arise, the team will focus on resolving it as swiftly as possible.Our specialist team of over 30 lawyers act for a broad range of clients including high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, SME’s, listed companies and multi-nationals. Our lawyers conduct litigation in the High Court and the Court of Appeal and act for clients in arbitrations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our opponents are typically major London and international law firms. We have strong links with proven junior and leading counsel in leading London commercial chambers.Our teams are routinely ranked in the top tier by the legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers. Indeed, Birketts has more ranked contentious lawyers than any other firm in East Anglia. Interviewees in Chambers [UK 2023] describe the Litigation Team as "at the top of its game".The team prides itself on developing relationships with its clients and resolving disputes quickly and with minimum fuss. Many of the team’s clients are home grown and have been clients of the firm for many years. The team has an expanding international client base.
Purpose of jobThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic market leading team dealing with high quality work. The recruitment of this role is due to growth, we are looking for an Associate Solicitor (around 3-5 years PQE) to cover a broad range of work across the team and contribute more widely to its growth.
AccountabilitiesAccountabilities will include but are not limited to:
- Running and managing files
- Interacting directly with clients and building the client relationship
- Assisting senior members of the Team with their cases
- Using document management, CRM and time recording systems
- Involvement in Business Development initiatives.
Equal opportunitiesBirketts is committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, based on qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.BenefitsOne of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service.
- Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
- Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after 6-month probation)
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
- Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility Day)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Season Ticket Loan
- Gym Flex membership
- Electric car scheme
- Dress for your Day Policy
- Agile Working Policy.