Senior Associate Supervisor

ARAG Law are seeking a Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner as a Senior Associate Supervisor to join our growing Contract Disputes team within our Volume Litigation Department. As part of the Wider ARAG UK Group, which includes our market-leading Legal Expenses Insurance provision, ARAG Law enjoys a steady stream of varied and interesting work into the firm.

As an Associate Supervisor in the Contract Disputes team, you will be responsible for the technical supervision of a small sub team, predominantly focusing on Small and Fast Track Claims Track matters. You may also from time-to-time, handle a caseload of no more than 10 cases of Fast or Intermediate Track value, which will require you to:

• Assess the prospects of success of contract claims consisting of consumer and commercial contract disputes, for claimants and defendants, of a Fast and low-end Multi Track value
• Act for clients, negotiating and litigating claims through the civil courts if necessary to trial
• Provide an excellent customer service to clients of ARAG Law
• Assist the team’s Senior and Principal Associate managers when required, and coaching junior members of the team with their caseloads
• Negotiate claims to a successful outcome through the most efficient and economic means

We are looking for candidates with the following experience & attributes:Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner;Experience and knowledge of contract law and civil procedure is essential, including experience of running Fast Track value casesExperience in supervising, mentoring and training junior colleaguesArticulate and confident in client care with an ability to embrace a changing environment in a new kind of law firmExcellent client care skillsAbility to act on their own initiative and knowing when to seek assistanceCompetent at adapting style to communication needFamiliar with SRA standards and obligations