Family Solicitor

Warning: This vacancy expired on 17th Nov 2008.

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There is a high level of responsibility from the outset working as a general assistant whilst being responsible for carrying a full/ proper caseload. Duties include amongst others, meeting with clients, attending court, instructing counsel, drafting pleadings, proofing witnesses, carrying out research, taking statements, liaising on a day-to-day basis with solicitors, experts and clients and many other client related activities. Work includes high and middle level ancillary relief, including work with an international aspect and children cases (residence, contact, leave to remove, child abduction etc.)

In the context of the above responsibilities, successful candidates are expected:

· To manage all client work allocated by partner and other assistants within the Department;
· To ensure that all client work is progressed in a timely fashion and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs;
· At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
· To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the Firm's client documentation
and information;
· To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording;
· To maintain clear communication links with colleagues in the Firm;
· To ensure good working relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations;
· To take responsibility for and attend to self-development;
· In conjunction with the Firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Law Society and to assist with in-house training as may be required;
· To be active in promoting the services of the Firm, in liaison with the Head of Department and other partners.

Candidates should have 2+yrs' PQE and be confident in managing client relationships, workloads and priorities. Knowledge of Hague Convention child abduction proceedings and law is desirable, as well as the ability to 'think on their feet'.

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