Senior Family Solicitor
Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Limited
Senior Family Solicitor
£60000
Cullimore Dutton Solicitors Limited, Chester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 164c1f91e47b49e7a42238be70ab48d3
Full Job Description
- Manage their own caseload of family law cases from inception to resolution, including advocacy
- Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, finance, child related matters, and domestic abuse matters.
- Supervise and develop junior colleagues within the department
- Work closely with clients and third-party contacts to build and maintain lasting relationships
- Provide a first-class service to clients, presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times
- Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, team members and colleagues
- Assist in the business development and networking activities of the department and wider business
- Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times
- Engage in business development to promote themselves, team and business, with the ability to win work
- Consistently meet financial targets
You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills: - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/teams)
- Use of Ochresoft Case Management System desirable but not essential as full training will be given
- Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
- Good time management skills, an awareness of deadlines and the ability to prioritise where necessary
- Ability to delegate work to junior members of staff in a clear manner
- A good understanding of business development
- Sound knowledge of department finances, i.e. targets/billing/WIP etc.
- Minimum of three years' experience of working as a Family Solicitor is essential