Job Description
Job Purpose:
- To undertake caseload of privately funded work under the supervision of the Head of Department
- To work in accordance with the Office Manual
- To act at all times in an appropriate way as an employee of a professional practice
Key Responsibilities:
- Attending clients in the office
- Maintenance of files and preparation of full attendance notes
- Time recording and preparation of bills
- Advocacy and attendance at Court as required
- Undertake work and networking necessary to build up, maintain and manage a case load of private matters
- Achievement of WIP, billing and cash targets
- Management of support staff, to include performance management
- Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Members, Heads of Department or Fee Earners within the limits of this employment description
- Attend Fee Earner and departmental meetings
- Undertake file reviews in relation to other Fee Earners as required
- All work to be carried out under supervision of Head of Department
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years PQE
- Good quality experience of running a private caseload
- A friendly and personable manner
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to undertake work in accordance with requirements of the Office Manual
- Experience of requirements of Lexcel
- Driving licence and use of own vehicle essential
- Networking skills
- Thorough knowledge of family law and privately funded cases, particularly divorce finances and children matters
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Outlook