Family Associate - Preston

ROLE: Family Associate 5-10 PQELOCATION: PrestonSALARY: DOE

The Family Team are looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor, ideally with a following. Candidates must be comfortable working independently to develop the family department's service but also be able to work as part of a team. The role will include some business development responsibility. Attendance at networking events, meeting local contacts and identifying and developing new sources of work will be a key part of this role. The successful candidate will be dealing with a range of privately funded divorce, financial and children matters. This interesting and varied role will involve working within a Case Management System so good IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate with keen attention to detail and who is confident working within a challenging commercial environment.

Duties

* Effective management of all Family files (hard copy and on SOS). * Ensuring that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on realistic outcomes, progress and on costs* Attend at Court, mediations and meetings and preparing detailed notes and minutes as required. * Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm's and client documentation and information in line with Law Society & GDPR regulations* Achieving agreed levels of billing and time recording per annum* Management of bill process and interaction with Finance* Drafting of documents including correspondence and Court documents* Providing support to the other team members as required* Contributing to operational review / continuous improvement initiatives* Understanding and contribute to the team's objectives plus working to promote the firm's values* Actively seeking out and participating in marketing activities

Attributes* Commercially aware* Strong attention to detail* Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required* Excellent IT skills* Ability to work within teams and individually using own initiative.* Confidence in business development and winning work

Desirable:* Demonstrable leadership skills * Experience of SOS case management system.