Family Solicitor

2 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

ROLE: Family Associate 5-10 PQE
LOCATION: Preston
SALARY: DOE

The Family Team are looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor, ideally with a following. Candidates must be comfortable working independently to develop the family department's service but also be able to work as part of a team. The role will include some business development responsibility. Attendance at networking events, meeting local contacts and identifying and developing new sources of work will be a key part of this role.
The successful candidate will be dealing with a range of privately funded divorce, financial and children matters. This interesting and varied role will involve working within a Case Management System so good IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate with keen attention to detail and who is confident working within a challenging commercial environment.

Duties

* Effective management of all Family files (hard copy and on SOS).
* Ensuring that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and on costs
* Attend at Court, mediations and meetings and preparing detailed notes and minutes as required.
* Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm's and client documentation and information in line with Law Society & GDPR regulations
* Achieving agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum
* Management of bill process and interaction with Finance
* Drafting of documents including correspondence and Court documents
* Providing support to the other team members as required
* Contributing to operational review / continuous improvement initiatives
* Understanding and contribute to the team's objectives plus working to promote the firm's values
* Actively seeking out and participating in marketing activities

Attributes
* Commercially aware
* Strong attention to detail
* Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required
* Excellent IT skills
* Ability to work within teams and individually using own initiative.
* Confidence in business development and winning work

Desirable:
* Demonstrable leadership skills
* Experience of SOS case management system



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