Family Associate - London, United Kingdom - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A highly regarded, top 100 law firm is currently looking for a Family Associate to join their team in London.

Responsibilities:

Actively contribute to the Family team, fostering an effective working environment, and providing support to Senior Associates and Partners on more complex matters as needed.
Attend internal and relevant technical training programs to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
Participate in team meetings and continuously develop technical expertise.
Stay informed about legal markets, especially those related to Family work.
Work collaboratively within the Family team, addressing national and international matters, including divorce, financial disputes, matrimonial arbitration/mediation, prenuptial agreements, child arrangement agreements, and child abduction cases.
Ensure the achievement of key financial targets, including fees, contributions, and payment of debts and disbursements.
Maintain accurate data on case management systems and the firm's intranet.
Monitor personal performance in terms of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, and time recording, taking appropriate action to meet targets.
Take responsibility for delivering service to clients, upholding the highest standards of client care to encourage repeat business and recommendations.
Assist with marketing and business development initiatives, such as writing for enewsletters and attending seminars.
Qualified Family Solicitor (36 years PQE)
Previous experience in divorce, matrimonial finance disputes, prenuptial agreements, Children Act, matrimonial arbitration/mediation, and cohabitation disputes.
Knowledge of general familyrelated legislation and relevant case law.
Effective time management skills to meet client and internal deadlines.
Team player with the capability to support other Senior Associates and Partners.
Confident Excel skills for reviewing relevant matters.
Competent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation, and Axxia.
Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
Effective communication with clients, in writing, over the telephone, and in meetings.
Ability to convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible manner.