Our solicitors advise on all aspects of family law and are experts in financial and children matters relating to relationship breakdown, divorce and separation. Our clients are based across the UK and internationally.
We believe in empowering our clients through providing them with an understanding of the law and how it works, inspiring confidence and enabling them to take more control of their future. The majority of our new clients come through either personal or professional recommendation.
Our keen focus on client care combined with legal expertise and an innovative team structure means that every client gains the benefit of partner level strategy and oversight with overall costs remaining highly competitive.
Position:
KEY COMPETENCES
Undertake fee earning work as directed and active management of own caseload Ensure effective financial control of all work undertaken Aid the development of firm in line with business plan and key strategies as directed Effective representation of client and advising appropriately on client best interests Active marketing of Practice both internally and externally Provide accurate and appropriate legal advice Supervise the work of junior fee earners Development of client base KEY TASKS
Achieve, and aim to exceed, fee earning targets for billings and chargeable hours in line with internal procedures and time deadlines Attendance at all internal Company meetings Ensure work is completed accurately, in timely fashion and in line with established procedures Keeping up to date with current legislation and impact on cases/legal precedence Preparing for and attendance at client meetings Preparing for and attendance at Court in support of Client’s case Demonstrate continuing professional development and present portfolio of evidence at development meetings with Partners Take effective instructions from clients Create a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork, co-operation and collaboration Present self as positive communicator of Practice, nurturing network of contacts and referrers Receiving referrals from other firms, clients and other professionals Effective drafting of all written documentation to clients, solicitors and courts Ensure compliance with all internal administration processes in line with the firm Office Manual Ensure compliance with current Lexcel standards and requirements Ensure compliance with SRA Code of Conduct Participating in external meetings for marketing and networking opportunities Maintain CPD Participate in legal know-how developments Act as an ambassador of the firm Manage own work, productivity and quality of work Requirements:
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Analysis, problem solving and attention to detail Business acumen Strong written and spoken communication skills and active listening Decision making and judgment Delegation Effective time and work management Personal integrity Team work and strong interpersonal skills Technical skills appropriate to processes within the Practice Confidentiality Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility
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