Knowledge Lawyer (Dispute Resolution Group)
The Role We are recruiting for an experienced knowledge lawyer to work principally with our Dispute Resolution Group. This role involves working closely with other knowledge lawyers and reporting directly to the Head of the Knowledge Team. A primary focus will be on litigation and dispute resolution, with potential involvement in other practice areas as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing, maintaining, and updating template documents and precedents (court-related and otherwise).
- Monitoring ongoing developments in law, regulation, and practice relevant to litigation and dispute resolution.
- Delivering timely updates and briefings, and facilitating training (including workshops, lectures, and accredited events) for practitioners and clients.
- Contributing to the management and development of overall knowledge resources.
- Assisting practitioners in researching legal queries and formulating advice on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Drafting notes and other material for an online legal current awareness service.
- Preparing client briefings and public-domain publications to maintain a strong market profile.
- Leading and contributing to client presentations.
- Working on specific knowledge projects related to legal resources, research, know-how, and education.
Your Skills
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of three years post-qualification experience with a particular focus on litigation or other forms of dispute resolution, ideally with a leading law firm or in independent practice.
- Strong proficiency in drafting legal materials, with a strong technical and academic interest in the highlighted areas.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and a keen interest in developing the profile of knowledge services.
- An ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, with a proven ability to manage and complete projects.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A strong interest in developing, maintaining, and sharing legal and regulatory knowledge (including through training).
- A strongly positive attitude and will be a good team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent time management skills, the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- A high degree of discretion and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
- A positive and proactive attitude, a willingness and ability to take ownership and responsibility for tasks, and the ability to take and demonstrate initiative.
Education
The successful candidate will:
- Have an excellent academic background.
- Hold at least a 2.1 honours degree in any discipline.
- Be qualified as a solicitor or barrister in Ireland, Northern Ireland or England and Wales.
What's for you:
- Competitive Salary + benefits package
- Great work & life balance
- No Business Development responisibilities