Trainee Solicitor

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Family Solicitor to provide sound legal advice, advocacy and representation services to all clients. Relevant legal qualifications LPC/SQE and suitable PQE are essential to be considered for this role.

**Main aims**
- To qualify as a solicitor or Legal Executive
- To ensure the needs of clients are met to the highest standard whilst adopting the Solicitors Code of Conduct and adhering to policies and procedures.
- Ensure conduct towards all clients is of an exceptional standard.
- To effectively manage a caseload under the supervision of Partners or those conducting your training.
- To assist with the day to day smooth running of the office by assisting with general administrative tasks, typing and providing support for the fee earners, to ensure an efficient service is delivered to all clients.
- To promote the mission and vision internally and externally.
- To ensure that all key performance indicator targets are met and exceeded.

**Essential Requirements**

Family Law procedures: must have a good understanding of the administrative procedures in regard to Family Law work and compliance.

LPC/SQE

Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (essential).

Good standard of education with effective Math’s and English skills.

Organisational skills: can work in an organised and methodical way both in relation to own work and also on Fee Earners’ files/diaries.

Typing Skills: Fast accurate audio and copy typing skills.

IT Skills: Confident in the use of Word, Outlook and Excel.

Ability to prioritise workload and to work to tight deadlines.

Ability to use own initiative.

Researching skills.

Proficient reporting skills.

Good work ethic.

**Desirable**

Previously worked in a secretarial/admin capacity in a Family department and has had experience of being able to work on own initiative so as to progress the administration of a matter.

Has had previous experience of electronic diary management for a team and working on own initiative to be able to progress procedures within the team.

Has experience of a case/document management system.

Previous exposure to family law.