We have an exciting role for a 2+ PQE solicitor in our family law department.
You will manage your own caseload and provide expert legal advice and representation to our clients. You will work independently, handling legal matters and ensuring successful outcomes.
You will work from our Cardiff Office but we are also looking for a strong candidate to expand our Newport family law department. This will involve working from our Newport office on an ad-hoc basis. Hybrid working is also offered.
The role
Location: Cardiff & Newport
* Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: 9am – 5pm – Monday – Friday
Salary: To be confirmed
PQE: 2+ years
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of legal documents, including drafting contracts, pleadings (where appropriate), and correspondence.
* Conduct legal research and provide summaries to support ongoing cases and legal matters.
* Manage and organise case files, ensuring all documents are accurate and up-to-date.
* Undertake client consultations, taking detailed notes and preparing meeting summaries.
* Maintain professional and effective communication with clients, addressing their enquiries and providing updates on case progress.
* Schedule and coordinate meetings, court dates (where appropriate), and client appointments.
* Handle correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls.
* When in the relevant department, attend court hearings and undertake advocacy as required.
* Liaise with third party professionals as required to progress cases.
* Progress cases from opening to closing in an appropriate and efficient manner.
* Liaise with Accounts Manager.
* Meet all time recording targets as set by Head of Department.
* Meet billing target as set by Head of Department.
* Bill work in progress regularly and in accordance with any service levels agreements.
* Maintaining a low level of outstanding fees and disbursements.
* Ensure T&Cs are received, and money laundering processes are adhered to.
* Request and ensure receipt of all monies on account.
* Good financial management including regular reviews of WIP, disbursements, office balances, unpaid bills etc.
Client Relationships:
* Liaise with Client Services Manager.
* Meet client service standards and service levels agreements.
* Provide a service to ensure clients are retained.
* Handle any complaints effectively and in line with the complaints procedure.
* Build and maintain relationships with your clients.
* Seek feedback from your clients and ensure there are minimal complaints.
* Meet client commitments.
* Successfully close client negotiations.
* Respond to clients effectively.
* Attend meetings and events held by clients or where clients will be present.
Business Development:
* Liaise with Marketing Manager.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
* Secure repeat work from existing clients.
* Maintain and enhance relationships with key providers.
* Carry out business development and networking activities.
* Cross sell other divisions and departments where appropriate.
* Ensure knowledge and skills are kept up to date and improved to maintain market leadership.
* Maintain an appropriate Social Media presence and actively engage in the firm’s Social Media posts.
* Attend networking events.
* Attend Robertsons client events as required.
Teamwork:
* Work with your immediate team.
* Work with the wider firm.
* Assist colleagues to meet departmental targets and/or SLAs.
* Cover duties of colleagues in their absence.
* Apportion bills appropriately.
* Knowledge share including disseminating knowledge from training events.
Practice Management:
* Progress all work in a timely manner ensuring any SLA’s are met.
* Comply with the Firms procedures including quality, risk, money laundering, Lexcel, CQS, etc.
* Effectively prioritise workload.
* Meet deadlines and targets.
* Anticipate and plan for change.
Personal Development:
* Liaise with Head of Department.
* Liaise with HR Manager.
* Maintain up to date knowledge within specialist area.
* Ensure CPD is undertaken to meet SRA requirements of the Competency Statement.
* Undertake training as needed to meet requirements of the role, including core regulatory training as required to be undertake by the firm.
* Ensure records of training are maintained for SRA compliance.
* Proactively participate at your appraisal and review meetings.
* Seek out more complex work within own capabilities and capacity.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Qualified with a valid practicing certificate.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Professional and courteous demeanour.
* Discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Legal Services
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