Family Lawyer
Posted 16 days 22 hours ago by Law Staff Legal Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hampshire, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 1
Job Description
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
The
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.
- Generally conduct files efficiently whilst maintaining the confidentiality of the firm and client's documents and
Information at all times - 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
- Comply with standard methods of practice i.e. law Society/Lexcel/CQS/Office Manual
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 1 year PQE;
- 2 x A Levels or equivalent
- Law degree or equivalent
- Experience of working in a busy office
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective use of IT skills
- Proven organisational and administration skills
- Ability to produce accurate work
- Knowledge of the legal system
- Use of case management and accountancy software, preferably DPS
- Knowledge of specialist areas of law
Desirable
- Sense of humour
- Self-management
- 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.
- Comply with the principles and standards set out by the firm in the office manual.
- 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.
- Work effectively within a complex and changing environment.
Position Title: Family Lawyer
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE
Reference: BH-37253
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
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