Family Solicitor/Experienced Fee Earner | Buxton | Full or Part-Time | £30k to 50K P.A D.O.E
Family Solicitor/Experienced Fee Earner
Founded in the early 1900s, a specialised legal practice that has continually evolved to offer a first-class service to its clients, both new and old is now looking to recruit a Family Solicitor/Experienced Fee Earner to join their team. The team at the firm is able to combine their local knowledge with up-to-date legal practices and technology to ensure that their clients' needs are met, and their expectations fulfilled.
The firm handles legal matters that involve employment divorce, family work, inheritance, commercial property, conveyancing, preparation and implementation of wills, personal and business debt collection and business advice
The firm offers flexible working but will require many client meetings to be conducted in the office on a face-to-face basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Efficient administration and billing to include meeting agreed targets.
- Conduct regular reviews of debts, work in progress and disbursements and to understand the importance of good and accurate time recording.
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Attend client meetings and deliver clear, concise, and professional legal advice and work in accordance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
Person Specification:
- Personal effectiveness and self-management; Good communication, organisational and team skills.
- Display a desire to make a wider contribution to the firm.
- Good attention to detail; Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative.
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic.
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others.
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent client care skills, with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients.
- Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines.
- Use of a case management System (the firm uses LEAP)
The successful candidate must have:
- Excellent communication skills, written and numeracy skills
- Strong planning and organisational skill
- High level of integrity and empathy
- React well under pressure and able to work to deadlines
- The ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload
- Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels.
Vacancy Information:
- Location: Buxton
- Salary range: £30,000 to £50,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience
- Job type: Full-time or Part-Time, Permanent
- Job Section: Legal
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday (or others to suit if part-time)
Family Solicitor, Family Law, Legal, Solicitor, Financial Settlements, Care Proceedings, Separation, Property Arrangements, Permanent, Buxton