Associate, Contentious

Collas Crill

. Support and participate in the successful growth of the firm's Private Client and Trusts Team and deliver excellent client service.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSt Helier • JerseyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contentious private wealth matters and commercial litigation, with strong drafting, legal research, and time management skills. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and develop client-focused strategies while mentoring junior team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contentious Private Wealth MattersCommercial LitigationStrong Drafting SkillsLegal Research SkillsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Complex LitigationDrafting Legal DocumentsCase AnalysisCost EstimationTime Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Jersey Qualified

Industry Keywords

Trust LitigationOffshore Law ExperienceCross-Border ElementsFiduciariesHigh Net-Worth Individuals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and participate in the successful growth of the firm's Private Client and Trusts Team and deliver excellent client service.
Advise and represent financial institutions, fiduciaries, commercial entities and high net-worth individuals in private wealth, commercial and civil disputes.
Assist with complex litigation cases from initial instructions through substantive hearings.
Conduct legal research and identify legal and factual issues.
Develop plans to achieve clients' aims and advise on matter strategy.
Draft complex advice, correspondence, evidence and pleadings.
Develop pragmatic, commercial and creative solutions.
Prepare case analyses, supporting documentation and cost estimates.
Meet target hours and record time consistently.
Monitor WIP and billing against estimates, budgets and billing arrangements.
Contribute to Know How and precedents.
Build and maintain client and intermediary relationships, support business development and identify cross-selling opportunities.
Participate in NextGen, CSR, training and firm profile initiatives.
Supervise, guide, delegate work to and mentor junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams and offices on multi-disciplinary and cross-jurisdictional matters.
Continue developing professional skills and knowledge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience in contentious private wealth matters (including trusts) and/or commercial/civil litigation; candidates with exposure to both areas will be at an advantage.
A team player.
Strong drafting, time management and research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage a busy caseload involving cross-border elements.
Jersey qualified (desirable).
Offshore law experience (desirable).
Experience of trust litigation, particularly involving offshore structures (desirable).
Offshore litigation experience (desirable).