- Provide legal advice to clients of the business in Family Law matters including divorce, finance, children and cohabitation.
- Undertake legal work and run own caseload with minimal supervision by the Head of Family.
- Attend court with Counsel as required regarding family / matrimonial matters and on occasional when required by the practice, in other areas of work.
- Time record, bill clients and manage debt in accordance with established procedures of the department and the business.
- Maintain a diary in Outlook, entering Court dates, reminder notes and other key dates into the diary where appropriate.
- Support the Family team in promoting and developing the Family law department, including attending marketing and networking events.
- Dictate letters / file notes and other communication for typing by secretarial support as deemed suitable in order to best use your time for billing.
- Family Fee
- Divorce and annulment
- Child custody, support and visitation rights
- Property and financial settlements
- Other types of family law include:
- Adoption
- Childcare and protection
- Domestic violence
- Ancillary relief
- Maintenance