Solicitor – Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse (Family)
Bath, United Kingdom
We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join our Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse (Family) team in Bath. We are open to NQ – 5 years PQE.
You will consistently deliver a high standard of legal advice to clients in a commercially astute manner and always deliver outstanding client service. You will also be required to assist with the marketing of the department’s services and undertake business development activities to build on the firm and team’s reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of legal aid files, under supervision, dealing effectively with cases and transactions
* Deal directly with clients to take instructions and ensure full understanding in order to deliver on client expectations
* Work closely with partners and senior lawyers to develop client relationship skills
* Actively develop relationships with smaller clients
* Effectively scope and price work, under supervision
* Prepare effectively and progress advocacy matters and negotiate the most appropriate solutions for the client
* Identify and follow relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conduct
* Comply with all risk management policies and processes
* Raise personal profile and attract delegated work; take responsibility for aspects of BD projects within the department
* Manage time recording, WIP monitoring and billing consistently on own and others’ files and matters
* Work toward personal and team KPIs, measuring performance against these
* Ensure understanding of the department’s strategic goals and set own personal activities/ objectives to align
Skills, Experience and Attributes
* Previous experience within Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse
* Ability to manage own files with minimal supervision
* Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service
* Organised and able to effectively prioritise
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
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