Associate (Commercial Litigation)

These are exciting times at ARAG Law as we are going through a period of change and sustained growth across our Litigation teams. 

Our Commercial Litigation team sit within our larger Complex Litigation function and are a highly skilled and supportive team who specialise in intermediate and multi-track commercial claims across a broad spectrum of policyholders.

Due to the expansion of this Commercial Litigation offering, we have a new opportunity for someone to join us as an Associate. As an experienced litigator, you will have extensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of court litigation from inception to trial, in addition to resolving cases by mediation and other forms of alternative dispute’s resolution.

You will be responsible for running an autonomous caseload, working closely with other Associates, and Senior and Principal Associates ensuring our customers receive the highest standard of services whilst ensuring the efficient management of caseloads.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with Principal Associates to deliver on SLA’s, KPI’s, financial and performance targets as set by the Head of Department to drive efficiency, performance, billing and throughput within the team.
• Managing a caseload of complex of cases in line with expectations ensuring disputes are resolved in a commercial manner via courts, mediation or ADR techniques.
• Ensure the early assessment of the prospects of success of each claim and that the claim is handled throughout in accordance with the requirements of our client’s legal expenses insurance policy.
• Ensure cases are managed in a cost effective manner by maintaining grip on cost at all times.
• Drive a culture of effective and efficient case handling, whilst maintaining a focus on the good customer outcome for each individual client;
• Be responsible for ensuring customers receive the best level of care and advice at all times and where necessary investigating and responding to complaints or escalating where appropriate.

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. There is a genuine commitment to giving our people early responsibility and you’ll regularly run cases from inception to Trial, arbitration, mediation or other ADR.

This is a great opportunity for someone with expertise in handling a caseload of consumer and/or commercial contract litigation, as well as excellent technical knowledge of the applicable legal claims and case management requirements in relation to these matters. You'll have a clear and demonstrable understanding of the CPR and costs related to the area of work, as well as a strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct. 

Additional candidate requirements include:

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality performance against deadlines, KPI’s, targets and SLA’s.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and able to communicate confidently in a clear, practical and informative way.
• Proactive approach to managing your own caseload to a very high standard.
• An ability to prioritise and work under pressure managing numerous commitments simultaneously.
• Demonstrable ability to make sound commercial decisions whilst delivering excellent client care.
• Good understanding of the applicable protocols on pre-action conduct across your technical area.

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work, and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high-quality legal solutions accessible and affordable for everyone.

Additional Information:

Only a 5-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station we have newly refurbished, modern city centre offices. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage our people to work flexibly and achieve a work-life balance that suits them. 

This is a hybrid role that can be full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days a week or equivalent hours) and we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 26 days holiday, with the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Company Pension Scheme with the option to increase contributions.
• Group Income Protection and Group Legal Protection for all employees.
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance.
• Salary sacrifice benefits, including a Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Discounts Hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK.
• Option to join our Sports & Social Club, who organise discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips.

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

ARAG UK helps businesses and individuals gain access to justice, and it’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG UK are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have historically focussed on delivering legal services to customers solely via our Legal Expenses Insurance products, which provides a steady workload of litigated cases in areas such as;

• Personal Injury
• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Employment
• Business & Commercial

We believe these are exciting times for ARAG Law as part of the wider ARAG UK, and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high quality legal solutions accessible and affordable.

You can expect to join an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career in ways that traditional law firms cannot. We are also committed to supporting continued professional development and promote both internal Training Contracts and alternative routes to qualification (SQE/CILEX).

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.