Associate (Manchester)

The Role

Role Responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

Working closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptionally high standards of work.
Leading teams of paralegals and other business professionals (for example, data analysts) to progress clients’ claims in a bulk setting.
Prepare correspondence – both to opposing counsel and for clients – and review documents for submitting to the Court / Tribunal.
Resolving data issues and queries during the collation of clients’ information.
Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to progress and manage cases. Managing legal documentation and demonstrating effective case management.
Conducting research, drafting, and reviewing of documentation relating to relevant cases including responding to complex client queries and issues.

Person Specification

Qualified solicitor / barrister.
Demonstrable litigation experience, ideally within the group litigation context, but not essential.
Commercially astute and aware of key legal and business issues.
Outstanding analytical, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
Client-centric approach.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance.
Experience of supervising trainees and / or paralegals.
Self-starter, willing to take on responsibility and manage multiple case workstreams day to day.
Unfazed by new issues / problems – willing to think logically and provide solutions, even when dealing with issues which are novel.

Equal Opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Our Values

At KP Law, we pride ourselves on being a values-led law firm. This means:

We do what we say we will do (both individually and collectively).
We are transparent and honest.
We always put our clients first.
We treat everyone with respect.
We are professional.
We listen to feedback and strive for continual improvement.

Our Benefits

We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include:

Annual discretionary bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company contributory pension scheme
Hybrid working
Life assurance
Cash-back healthcare scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family friendly polices
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Staff referral scheme

To apply for the role of Associate at our Manchester office, please send a covering letter and CV via the link below stating the job role in the subject line.