Job Description
Ref: GS51577Job Title: NQ Family SolicitorDescription: NQ Family Solicitor
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
About the job
Location: Worcester
RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS
Job Specific
To provide accurate Family law advice to clients. Please note all our clients are privately funded.
* To handle matters from the initial client contact through to completion;
* To actively generate new business for the Firm;
* To build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships;
* Deal with matter related enquiries;
To assist with the development of the Firm's Family law expertise through:
* Networking within the business community and to key referral sources in order to develop a high profile;
* Contributing ideas to the Firm's marketing strategy for winning new work and implementing agreed initiatives;
* Carrying forward the department's ongoing projects;
* Helping organise and deliver seminars to clients, contacts and colleagues from time to time;
* Writing articles for submission to local publications/Firm's website/newsletter for clients and contacts and participating in Press releases with clients.
General
* To provide accurate legal advice and assistance to the Firm's existing clients, whilst developing your own client base;
* To work efficiently as a fee earner within the department;
* To utilise the Firm's case management system to best effect in order to manage your case load;
* To record time and bill clients in line with agreed practice policy and charging rates
* To identify and initiate cross-selling opportunities;
* To exercise your initiative and be proactive in the business development of the Firm generally;
* To ensure that outstanding client care is given at all times and to maintain a highly professional approach;
* To manage all files methodically and efficiently and in accordance with the Firm's procedures and the LEXCEL quality mark requirements;
* To undertake colleagues' file reviews in a timely manner, if required to do so;
* To comply with the Firm's various policies and procedures as specified in the current edition of the Staff Handbook;
* To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client's documentation and/or information;
* To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development and ensure compliance with any compulsory professional education requirements;
* To assist with the supervision of support staff within the department (where applicable) and encourage support staff in their development and training;
* To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
* Self-starter;
* Commercial approach;
* Team player;
* Confident at winning work;
* Strong technical abilities;
Apply Below or contact Gary at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible, quoting Role Ref: GS51577 (NQ Family Solicitor - Worcestershire)
Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency. Please note; our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role Job Type: Permanent Role/Level: Solicitor - Newly Qualified Location: Worcestershire Industry: Family, incl Matrimonial, Divorce, Ancillary relief Start Date: ASAP Duration: Perm Contact Name: Austen Lloyd Contact Email: info@austenlloyd.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 01275 463 111 Salary: £35000 - £45000 per annum + Competitive Salary Benefits: Competitive Salary Application Email: cwills.94666.6256@austenlloyd.aplitrak.com Apply Now
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