Carson McDowell

Current Vacancies.

At Carson McDowell we believe that our continued success is dependent on attracting and retaining the top talent in all areas of the business. We attract and retain the best by providing rewarding careers and a supportive working environment, allowing our people to maximise their potential and fulfil their ambitions.

Employment Solicitor

Carson McDowell is one of the only firms in Northern Ireland that can claim genuine expertise in the entire spectrum of employment law. Our clients, who span the private, public and voluntary sectors, tell us they value the quality and speed of our technical advice and our ability to provide strategic solutions which balance legal and commercial issues. Above all, they value the importance we place on investing time in getting to know our client’s business and building on personal relationships.

If you would like to join this excellent team and can meet the criteria listed below we want to hear from you:

  • 4-6 year PQE employment specialist.
  • Strong contentious and non-contentious employment law experience (including experience of providing employment support on corporate matters).
  • Ability to demonstrate deep understanding of areas including TUPE, collective redundancy, discrimination, industrial relations / trade unions.
  • Experience of complex employment policy and procedure (both review and redrafting).
  • Ability to juggle a large caseload of contentious matters for high profile clients, including the meeting of regular KPIs.
  • The ability and willingness to work as part of a team, but also with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including confidence in public speaking.
  • Excellent technical and written skills, and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Dual qualification and practice experience (NI plus RoI).
  • Experience of advising employer clients on business immigration.

Applicants should apply by forwarding a covering letter and CV to: Marie McKeown, Human Resources Manager.

CV’s ideally should be no longer than 2 pages.

Debt Recovery Executive/PA

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Debt Recovery team and are currently recruiting for a Debt Recovery Executive/PA.

This opportunity will suit someone who has experience in Debt Recovery and in Small Claims, District Judges Court and County Court straightforward debt matters. Obtaining and enforcing judgments. We also want someone who is au fait with threatened insolvency actions in Bankruptcy and Winding Up and who can draft and serve Statutory demands. Ideally we would like someone who can liaise with clients directly, obtain simple debt instructions and act on those with minimal input initially.

Someone who has experience of higher volume repeat process debt and County Court work would be ideal.

Skills required:

  • IT Literate – familiar with case management systems.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills with clients.
  • Good work ethic.
  • Approachable manner. Willingness to integrate in the firm.
  • Some knowledge of how solicitor accounts work, managing outlays and billing clients.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently.
  • 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role desirable.
  • Ability to think on their feet and find solutions and the confidence to offer solutions.

Applicants should apply by forwarding a covering letter and CV to: Marie McKeown, Human Resources Manager.

CV’s ideally should be no longer than 2 pages.