Junior Barrister - Holborn LondonThe Junior Barrister for UK Aviation reports directly to the Head of Aviation, and to the Board of Directors and the Managing Officer. The Junior Barrister will be working closely with the Aviation Solicitors, in-house counsel, paralegals, independent counsel, Directors and the Managing Officer. Department The Junior Barrister works within the Aviation Department, though s/he may be called upon to assist other departments as the circumstances require. Job Overview The Junior Barrister is responsible for providing leadership and management to the Aviation Department, and for providing expert legal services to its clients. The Junior Barrister reviews and advises on the work carried out by the Department''s paralegal staff. The Department''s work principally consists of defending money claims in the County Court, brought on the basis of Regulation (EC) 261/2004, but also includes a variety of other litigation and advisory work. Responsibilities and Duties (including but not limited to) • Reviewing draft pleadings and other documents prepared by the paralegal team, giving advice and making recommendations for improvements. • Advising generally on strategy and next steps in the context of any particular case or matter. • Researching relevant substantive and procedural law and maintaining detailed current awareness of relevant practice areas. Acting as a source of expert knowledge and advice on aviation law for the benefit of the Company and its cl