PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters
• Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload
• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid
• Genuine passion for Family law
• Commercially minded
• Personable and confident/articulate communicator
• Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude
• Own referral source would be a distinct advantage
• Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage
• Knowledge and experience of Lexcel Compliance is desirable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD
• Private and Public matters

• Domestic Abuse

• Non-molestation

• CCMS applications, amendments and POAs

• Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
• Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site requirements
• Provide advocacy
• Draft legal documents and various court applications
• Legal Aid work
• Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals
• Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
• Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports
• Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business
• Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals
• Adhering to processes and procedures as directed by the HOD
• Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR
• Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees