Family Mediator Solicitor 2 Years Pqe Newcastle

2 weeks ago

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Synergie Full time

This is a highly sociable law firm and staff enjoy paid for social activities, parties, and weekends away. This is a full-time position but part-time hours can also be considered. PQE is a guide only and those with more or less experience can also be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:

- To undertake mediation work for clients regarding divorce and finances for both married and unmarried families and private children matters.
- To undertake legal work in support of mediation or generally for family clients
- To uphold exceptional standards of quality and client care
- Advise, assist and represent clients, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times
- Balance the demands of the clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Promote and adhere to all file and case management policies and procedures
- To carry out and take responsibility for more complex or high value work
- Meet annual billing and performance targets
- Accurately record all time, chargeable and non-chargeable
- Ensure that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity
- Work as a team player with other fee earners and support staff
- To delegate to, assist, and work appropriately and considerately with other fee earners and support staff
- To attend and participate in any meetings of the department or the firm when required
- Maintain knowledge and skills in relevant practice area(s) keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law
- Ensure continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs
- To participate in and engage with supervision in respect of your caseload
- Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems with a proactive and supportive approach to the introduction of new systems
- To achieve and maintain any relevant accreditations, Law Society panel membership and other appropriate membership
- To contribute to marketing/business development for the firm including identifying and facilitating internal cross selling opportunities and carrying out business development activities - e.g. networking, blog writing.
- A highly competitive salary (DOE) is on offer plus a range of benefits that include a bonus scheme, pension, enhanced maternity pay, sick pay, a holiday entitlement of 27-32 days plus bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas and birthdays, homeworkingwith flexibility, free personal time to use as you please e.g. early finish on Fridays and work/life balance.
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