Applications are invited from either a Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent, in conjunction with a new instruction for a Family Solicitor with an established practice in Ashford.
Main Purpose of the role:
The successful individual will undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm in line with the business plan.
Qualifications/Skills/Attributes:
1. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent
2. Expertise in all aspects of family law
3. 2 years PQE upwards (guide only)
4. Ability to manage own case load with or without support staff
5. Utilise the firm's practice and case management system
6. Ability to assist with the marketing of the department
7. To bill clients in accordance with notified charging rates and achieve financial targets for income
8. Strong IT skills
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
10. Dependable and flexible to business needs; overtime may be required including weekends
Job Description:
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Family Law, including separation, divorce and finances upon divorce
2. Children Matters
3. Domestic abuse and domestic violence injunctions, divorce and children law
4. TOLATA claims
5. Drafting legal documentation including Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
6. Financial control with regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
7. Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required, particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence
8. Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm's risk and file management procedures
9. Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual and the Firm's training seminars
10. Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues
Attractive salary and benefits available.
If you have the required level of experience and qualifications to meet the demands of the role, we very much welcome your application.
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