Family Solicitor - Bedford, United Kingdom - Premier Solicitors

    Premier Solicitors
    Premier Solicitors Bedford, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Premier Solicitors are looking for a Senior Family Lawyer to join their team. This role will be a hands on lawyer reporting into the Supervising Partner.

    Responsibilities

    The successful candidate will manage a caseload of all privately funded work across a range of matters including divorce, financial provision, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation, Children Act matters and separation agreements.

    Qualifications

    • Proven experience in Family Law
    • Good client care skills, provide professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of conduct
    • Strong IT skills
    • Effective business development skills with proven marketing strategies
    • Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
    • Up-to-date knowledge and skills in compliance with Continuing Professional Development and internal training expectations
    • Proven experience of handling own caseload
    • Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines
    • Good drafting and writing skills, excellent communication and technical ability
    • Line management skills as responsible for 2 team members