Careers at Elemental Consultants Belfast.

The Quality and experience of our people are fundamental to our success. Without their skills, experience and professionalism we would not be able to maintain our rigorous standards.

Attracting new team members who share our values, in addition to excellent professional capability and experience, is essential to ensure our continued ability to deliver exceptional client support and satisfaction enhancing our core values and strengths.

To work with Elemental you must share in our commitment to providing a first class professional service to our clients. We work hard to maintain an excellent working environment and are committed to providing staff with the best training and career development opportunities available.

We are interested in hearing from dedicated industry professionals, at all levels, who feel their skills and values fit with the Elemental ethos.

Contact us with you CV and arrange a meeting with one our Directors to discuss your ambitions in this industry.

Current Positions

Paralegal / Office Manager

We have a very exciting and unique opportunity available with a well-established Construction Consultancy firm specialising in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Project Management. Elemental are now seeking an experienced Paralegal to join them on a permanent basis, to assist with and contribute to the growth of the office.

The role will be varied, and the successful candidate will be providing Paralegal support to the Directors including; preparing for Adjudication / Arbitration / Mediation and hearings, supporting the team with legal research, drafting and editing contract documentation, drafting presentation slides for training and managing ADR timetables.

In addition to Paralegal duties, the role will involve varied administration and office management tasks and the successful paralegal will serve as the main point of contact for operational services. Additional tasks are likely to involve, office finance, organising events and meetings, co-ordinating with office suppliers and assisting with all other administrative and logistical aspects to ensure the smooth running of the office.

This role will suit a Paralegal who is capable of identifying tasks and working under their own direction in a fast paced and challenging environment. A strong Paralegal background within Alternative Dispute Resolution is preferred but not essential for this role.

Key tasks

  • You will work closely with partners and supporting them across a range of client focused work
  • Supporting in the preparation of documents for Arbitration / Adjudication and meetings.
  • Exercise high standards of client care
  • Ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations
  • Liaise with finance to pursue credit control matters
  • To support the induction of new staff
  • Maintain the offices to a professional standard Elemental are eager to speak with applicants who can demonstrate;
  • 3rd level educated
  • Strong IT skills across MS Office
  • Strong word processing skills

If you are a proactive candidate with a high level of organisation, administration and project management ability and have the enthusiasm to help the team develop and build a successful office, we urge you to apply today.

Applicants should write, with a comprehensive CV including salary expectation and the position they feel most suitable for, to:

The Personnel Officer, Elemental Contract Consultants Limited

4 College House, Citylink Business Park, Belfast BT12 4HQ

Or email to: Info@ElementalConsultants.com

Closing Date: Friday 7 December 2018

 


Alternative Dispute Resolution Manager

We are the leading firm offering contractual advice and representation in all alternative dispute resolution procedures, contract advice and training. Our clients are main contractors, sub-contractors, public bodies and private developers in relation to all aspects of building and engineering contracts, claims and disputes.  To facilitate our continued growth, we are seeking highly motivated people who have the necessary skills and aptitude to act as an ADR Manager.

This position requires a suitably qualified person, preferably in a construction or law discipline with experience in construction dispute resolution. As this work is highly specialised you must demonstrate a high desire to work in and excel in this field.  The suitable candidate should have a working knowledge of construction contracts; excellent written and oral communication skills; and ability to work with IT.

You will be expected to provide high levels of client care to ensure effective delivery of the firms dedicated service.

The key roles will include:

  • Independently managing client tasks;
  • Liaising directly with clients on a regular basis;
  • Producing letters, legal documents and bespoke contracts;
  • Reviewing bespoke contract terms;
  • Work programming;
  • IT Management of website and office software;
  • Office and company development; and
  • Design and delivery of training programmes.
  • Your experience will ideally demonstrate familiarity with providing sound legal and commercial advice to a range of clients and be at ease when drafting and reviewing construction contracts. You will ideally have had exposure to a range of ADR Procedures. ​

​Elemental will provide support in your career development to ensure your progression in this industry and within the firm.

Applicants should write, with a comprehensive CV including salary expectation and the position they feel most suitable for, to:

The Personnel Officer, Elemental Contract Consultants Limited

4 College House, Citylink Business Park, Belfast BT12 4HQ

Or email to: Info@ElementalConsultants.com

Closing Date: Friday 7 December 2018