An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal Family Solicitor to join Morr & Co LLP in their Redhill office.
About the Firm:
Morr & Co LLP is an established but modern top 200 law firm with plans for growth. They pride themselves on providing high quality and creative thinking, as well as generating enduring relationships. The firm’s culture of listening to and supporting others applies as much to the approach they take with our clients as it does to the connections they build with their colleagues. Morr & Co LLP have a long history and big ambitions, and they believe that they combine the quality, capability, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a smaller practice. As a firm, they are also committed to harnessing technology in order to continually improve the quality, efficiency and delivery of their services. Key Responsibilities of the Paralegal role:
To undertake fee earning work supervised by the Fee Earners and meet the billing targets associated with this. The role will involve supporting the busy Family Law team at their Redhill office in carrying out Fee Earning functions in a timely and accurate manner. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a Family Law department. To undertake a range of duties that will include:
To ensure client communication and contact is regular, timely and sufficient for the client’s purposes. To produce work to the required professional standard to encourage referrals and repeat business. Maintain the firm’s reputation of providing a quality legal service to the Firm’s standards as laid down in the Professional Standards Manual and other documents produced from time to time. Engaging clients, developing client relationships and provide a high level of client service. Assisting the clients with process through their retainer. Liaising with other professionals. Legal Advice
Under supervision, conduct matters on behalf of clients according to the standards laid down in the Firm’s manuals, instructions from the Department Head and the Law Society. To apply the law effectively to client problems and to provide solutions to clients. Prepare Form E’s, Questionnaires, Replies to Questionnaire, Schedule of Deficiencies, Schedule of Assets, Statement of Issues, Chronology. Considering the position in respect of client costs, cost updates. Briefing Counsel. Attending hearings from time to time. Billing and Time Recording
To follow the firm’s procedures when recording time and managing the billing process. To meet the firm’s set targets for charging time to clients, achieving the annual fee target by maximising billing every month and thereby ensuring that work in progress is kept to a minimum. File Management
To manage work in accordance with the firm’s set procedures and quality standards. Ensure that all files are kept in a tidy manner in accordance with the firms procedures. Ensure that all new files are opened in accordance with the firm’s procedures To ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation. To process work efficiently and effectively. Salary and benefits
They offer very competitive salaries and generous benefits. You will also benefit from their career development programme. Morr & Co LLP are award winning in relation to the investment they make in their people, and the firm will provide you with clear expectations of your role, including a route-map for your progression, assessment, and individual feedback. You will be provided with access to technical training tailored to you and will be rewarded based on what you contribute, not your tenure.
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Morr & Co LLP is an established but modern top 200 law firm with plans for growth. They pride themselves on providing high quality and creative thinking, as well as generating enduring relationships. The firm’s culture of listening to and supporting others applies as much to the approach they take with our clients as it does to the connections they build with their colleagues. Morr & Co LLP have a long history and big ambitions, and they believe that they combine the quality, capability, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a smaller practice. As a firm, they are also committed to harnessing technology in order to continually improve the quality, efficiency and delivery of their services. Key Responsibilities of the Paralegal role:
To undertake fee earning work supervised by the Fee Earners and meet the billing targets associated with this. The role will involve supporting the busy Family Law team at their Redhill office in carrying out Fee Earning functions in a timely and accurate manner. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a Family Law department. To undertake a range of duties that will include:
To ensure client communication and contact is regular, timely and sufficient for the client’s purposes. To produce work to the required professional standard to encourage referrals and repeat business. Maintain the firm’s reputation of providing a quality legal service to the Firm’s standards as laid down in the Professional Standards Manual and other documents produced from time to time. Engaging clients, developing client relationships and provide a high level of client service. Assisting the clients with process through their retainer. Liaising with other professionals. Legal Advice
Under supervision, conduct matters on behalf of clients according to the standards laid down in the Firm’s manuals, instructions from the Department Head and the Law Society. To apply the law effectively to client problems and to provide solutions to clients. Prepare Form E’s, Questionnaires, Replies to Questionnaire, Schedule of Deficiencies, Schedule of Assets, Statement of Issues, Chronology. Considering the position in respect of client costs, cost updates. Briefing Counsel. Attending hearings from time to time. Billing and Time Recording
To follow the firm’s procedures when recording time and managing the billing process. To meet the firm’s set targets for charging time to clients, achieving the annual fee target by maximising billing every month and thereby ensuring that work in progress is kept to a minimum. File Management
To manage work in accordance with the firm’s set procedures and quality standards. Ensure that all files are kept in a tidy manner in accordance with the firms procedures. Ensure that all new files are opened in accordance with the firm’s procedures To ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation. To process work efficiently and effectively. Salary and benefits
They offer very competitive salaries and generous benefits. You will also benefit from their career development programme. Morr & Co LLP are award winning in relation to the investment they make in their people, and the firm will provide you with clear expectations of your role, including a route-map for your progression, assessment, and individual feedback. You will be provided with access to technical training tailored to you and will be rewarded based on what you contribute, not your tenure.
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