Children Law Solicitor / FCILEX
Job Description
We are looking for a minimum of 2 years PQE Solicitor or FCILEX to join our well-established Family Department.
There are varied roles available in the Family Department which specialise in Public Law Children, Private Law Children, divorce and finances, and domestic violence.
You will be personable, motivated and able to work as an individual and as part of a dedicated team. There are excellent career prospects for the right candidate.
Duties/Responsibilities
· Running own caseload
· Doing own advocacy where appropriate
· Dealing with LAA forms/admin where appropriate
· Assisting with the Company’s work creation projects
· Any additional duties as required with occasional travel from time to time
Essential
Skills/Competencies required:
· Strong organisational skills
· Excellent time utilisation
· Consistent in meeting billing targets
· Enthusiastic and positive approach to Family Law
· Sufficiently confident with Family Law to use your own initiative
· Proven team working abilities
· An ability to handle urgent work
· An ability to work to tight schedules
· An ability to remain calm and work effectively in a high pressure environment
· Working knowledge of Legal Aid is preferable but not essential
Education
· Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent
Essential
Experience
· Experience of running own caseload within a Family Law environment
If you think this is an opportunity for you, please submit an up to date CV alongside your covering letter to gregorya@holdenandco.co.uk
Legal Secretary – Family Law
Job Description
A great opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join the practice in Hastings.
The purpose of this role is to assist and support with secretarial and administrative duties.
Job Description
The successful candidate must have experience in the following:
· Experience in Family Law is preferable but not essential
· Supporting the Fee Earner within the firm
· Supporting and assisting clients
· Document production including audio typing
· Using Microsoft package where necessary
· Picking up day to day general admin including filing and post, email and diary management
· Amending and formatting legal documentation
· Answering the phones, dealing with enquiries from clients, colleagues and third parties and effectively transferring the information
· Any other tasks delegated by the Partners and Practice Manager
Profile
To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes
· Experience working as a Legal Secretary is preferable but not essential
· Excellent technical skills which include a fast and accurate typing speed a Legal Secretarial qualification is desirable but not essential
· The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
· Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person
· Attention to detail
If you think this is an opportunity for you, please submit
an up to date CV alongside your covering letter to gregorya@holdenandco.co.uk
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