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
* Dr...