ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR - FAMILY LAW & DIVORCE

ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR - FAMILY LAW & DIVORCE

TIMES TOP 100 BEST COMPANY

PRESTON/HYBRID - 3 DAYS IN OFFICE

SALARY UP TO £80K

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.

The role:

• 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
• Drafting of documents including correspondence and Court documents
• Providing support to the other team members as required
• Contributing to operational review / continuous improvement initiatives
• Understanding and contribute to the team’s objectives plus working to promote the firm’s values
• Actively seeking out and participating in marketing activities

Skills and experience

• Including acting for HNW clients.
• Commercially aware.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to work within teams and individually using own initiative.
• Confidence in business development and winning work.

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Experience of SOS case management system.

If you feel you are a strong fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch should you be succesful.