An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Family Department.
We are looking for a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join our Family Department at Alsters Kelley. You will work closely with the Head of Department and other team members, with support from a Legal Assistant.
Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years’ fee-earning experience specialising in Family Law and be confident in dealing with divorce, financial relief, private law children act disputes, pre-nuptial/post-nuptial agreements, injunctive relief and cohabitation disputes. It would be advantageous if candidates are on the Law Society Family Law Panel and/or Resolution Accredited.
To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience, to Emma Orford: emma.orford@alsterskelley.com .
* Seeing clients to take initial instruction and to progress matters through to completion
* Managing own caseload of privately funded work, including complex matters
* Maintenance of files, ensure full compliance with internal procedures and preparation of full attendance notes
* Advocacy and attendance at Court as required
* Time recording and preparation of bills
* Undertake work and networking necessary to build up, maintain and manage a case load
* Achievement of WIP, billing and cash targets
* Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Heads of Department or Fee Earners within the limits of this employment description
* Attend Fee Earner and departmental meetings
* Undertake file reviews in relation to other Fee Earners as required
* Travel between sites to suit client/business need
* Flexibility to suit client/business need
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (with litigation and advocacy rights)
* A minimum of 4 years’ fee earning experience within a Private Family department
* Good quality experience of running a private caseload
* Thorough knowledge of family law particularly divorce, finances and private children matters
* Some knowledge of legal aid work would be beneficial
* Experience of requirements of Lexcel
* Experience of Business development and networking skills
* A friendly and personable manner
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to undertake work in accordance with requirements of the Office Manual
* Driving license and use of own vehicle essential
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Case Management systems
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