Family Solicitor - Gillingham, Sittingbourne or Ashford
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Family Solicitor seeking a new challenge with an award-winning firm.
Purpose
To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan.
Job Description
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
* Family Law, including separation, divorce, and finances upon divorce
* Domestic abuse and domestic violence injunctions, divorce, and children law
* TOLATA claims
* Drafting legal documentation to include Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
* Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
* Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence
* Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures
* Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm’s training seminars.
* Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues
The Candidate
To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent
* A Family Solicitor with expertise in all aspects of family law
* 2 years PQE upwards (this level is a guide only)
* Ability to manage own caseload with or without support staff
* Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system
* Ability to assist with the marketing of the department
* Bill clients in accordance with notified charging rates based on time spent on the client file and achieve financial targets for income
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Dependable and flexible to business needs, with occasional overtime including weekends
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