Legal Counsel Jobs

• Are you an experienced litigation solicitor/ fee earner keen to utilise your technical and analytical skills?
• Do you have strong experience in litigation and/or property management law but want to move into a more professional support capacity?
• Are you able to autonomously review files, processes and working practices?
• Would you like to join a modern and progressive Legal 500 firm that is a leader in its field?

If that sounds like you, we may have just the role for you as our Quality & Progression Associate.

JB Leitch is an established Legal 500 commercial law firm based in the heart of Liverpool. We pride ourselves in the service we provide to our clients and the reputation we have built as a market leader in our field over the past 25 years.  Our colleagues are at the heart of what we do and we aim to provide the best working environment and support possible for all.

The Quality and Progression Associate is a new role that will report to our Legal Director and support the work of our Compliance Team.

The role would suit an experienced Litigation Fee Earner who is looking to step away from a fee-earning role and become more involved in quality control, file audits, supporting fee earners and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a continuous cycle of file reviews across all fee earners
• Make use of internal reporting to identify, review and monitor files with a greater risk profile
• Provide support and guidance to fee earners on case progress
• Ensure that terms of business have been issued and billing arrangements approved
• Confirm that disbursements and legal fees are invoiced and paid in accordance with agreed guidelines
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise and identify improvements that can be made
• Provide feedback to the Learning & Development Team to facilitate training where required
• Review management and business information metrics, suggest improvements and how information can be used to assist fee earners and managers
• Report on caseloads, key metrics and performance indicators for all fee earners
• Assist with the compilation of internal compliance and efficiency reports
• Maintain an accurate record of all audits and other activities
• Identify knowledge gaps and assist with the design and provision of additional training

Essential Qualities & Experience

• Extensive experience in quality complex litigation fee-earning role
• Knowledge of the standards required within a law firm regulated by the SRA
• Understanding of quality and performance metrics
• Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with sound judgement and professional maturity
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Effective communicator able to operate at all levels and act with sensitivity where required
• Make decisions and recommendations based upon legal and regulatory knowledge whilst also considering commercial outcomes and tactics
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the firm
• High level of IT literacy and experience of case management systems

Desirable Qualities & Experience

• Previous file auditing experience
• Knowledge of Lexcel
• Current professional registration i.e. Solicitor, CILEX, Barrister

This role is available on both a full or part-time basis and hybrid working is available once established.

As well as a competitive salary and flexible working, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension
• Bonus
• Life cover
• Bupa medical insurance
• Paid medical appointments
• Free health assessment
• Online discount portal
• Cycle to work
• Fully funded social events
• Free fruit & refreshments
• Numerous other benefits and discounts