Portsmouth
Salary £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Minimum of 28 days holiday, Pension contributions of 3% if you join the scheme, free on-site parking, Bonus scheme after 1 year of service, Competitive Salary, Free tea, coffee & juice in the office. Job Purpose of a family lawyer is to advise the firm’s clients on all family matters to include: Matrimonial, Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Children Matters & Separation Agreements. To be responsible for the proactive marketing of the Family team and to build strong client relations at all times. Specific Core Functions of a Family Lawyer: • Dealing with all aspects of private Family Law clients., • Taking initial instructions in an interview format face to face, over the phone, via zoom/teams/skype as applicable and advising clients on all family matters as detailed above., • Taking appropriate action in executing client’s instructions in a timely manner, • Attending clients at the office undertaking fixed fee interviews, • Instructing & liaising with Counsel, • Attending Court when necessary, • Drafting divorce petitions, child arrangement orders, financial settlement agreements, separation agreements., • Instruct & liaising with Mediators, • Billing clients in advance of work, • Ensure clients are aware of fee structure and likely future costs, • To market the Department to increase new business and maximise on cross-selling opportunities, • To meet or exceed targets set including those for billing, time recording and workload., • To work efficiently as a Head of Department within the Family team with minimal supervision, • Utilise the firm’s case management system and accounts package, • General Marketing of A2 and the Family Department, • Comply with all principles, procedures and standards set by the firm in the office manual, • To understand the obligations set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, • Maintain competence through relevant CPD activities and completing relevant training records, • To abide by and be vigilant in respect of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and guidelines, • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 1 year PQE;, • 2 x A Levels or equivalent, • Law degree or equivalent, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Effective use of IT skills, • Proven organisational and administration skills, • Ability to produce accurate work, • Use of case management and accountancy software, preferably DPS, • Knowledge of specialist areas of lawyer, • Sense of humour, • Contribute to the successful overall performance of the firm., • Create and maintain effective partnerships/relationships with colleagues, clients and the general public., • Develop and support the culture of collaboration and commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes., • Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team efforts., • Build and sustain effective communications with other teams., • Contribute to the development of a pro-active and modern firm that meets the needs of the service. If you're a Family Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37253. Position Title: Family Lawyer Location: Hampshire Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Reference: BH- 37253 Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
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