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Family Solicitor

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary :

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Family Solicitor on behalf of a leading law firm based in Barnsley; Our client has a long-established reputation and extensive specialist expertise in Family Law (including care proceedings and proceedings involving Social Services).

The successful applicant will have 0 – 4 years PQE within Family Law and excellent client management and administration skills. Working alongside other Family law professionals, you will run your own caseload consisting predominantly of ancillary relief matters but with the ability to also advise on childcare matters.

Duties

* Meeting clients and taking detailed instructions;

* Giving down to earth, clear advice on all aspects of family law;

* Maintaining client confidentiality at all times;

* Opening and maintaining neat files in accordance with office procedures;

* Confirming instructions and advice to clients in writing;

* Conducting negotiations with other parties;

* Managing your case load to ensure that cases are progressed, closed and billed as appropriate;

* Referring matters to other practitioners within the firm as appropriate;

* Undertaking training and developing;

* Achieving ad annual fee earning target;

* Ensuring that all time spent advising is recorded;

* Ensuring adherence to SRA standards and regulations as well as other relevant regulations, such as GDPR, at all times;

* Any other tasks as required by the Partners commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

* You will be smart and well-presented;

* You will have good social skills with a clear communication style both orally (in person and on the telephone) and in writing;

* You will have experience in dealing with members of the public face-to-face;

* You will be IT literate and, after training, be able to operate a computer-based case management system;

* You will have excellent word processing skills;

* You will recognise your own limitations and be aware of when it is necessary for you to seek help or further advice;

* You will be able to work under pressure as part of a small team;

* You will be sensitive to cultural issues in a diverse community;

* You will be hardworking, reliable and punctual;

* You will be willing to give and receive help to and from other members of staff as needed;

* You will be able to work on your own initiative;

* You will have good organisational skills.

In return, our client offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience in this area of law) and flexible working hours where required.

For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the North West and the North East, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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