Family Mediator Solicitor 2 Years Pqe Newcastle - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Synergie

Synergie

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This is a highly sociable law firm and staff enjoy paid for social activities, parties, and weekends away. This is a full-time position but part-time hours can also be considered. PQE is a guide only and those with more or less experience can also be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To undertake mediation work for clients regarding divorce and finances for both married and unmarried families and private children matters.
To undertake legal work in support of mediation or generally for family clients
To uphold exceptional standards of quality and client care
Advise, assist and represent clients, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times
Balance the demands of the clients/caseload and noncasework responsibilities, ensuring all deadlines are met
Promote and adhere to all file and case management policies and procedures
To carry out and take responsibility for more complex or high value work
Meet annual billing and performance targets
Accurately record all time, chargeable and nonchargeable
Ensure that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity
Work as a team player with other fee earners and support staff
To delegate to, assist, and work appropriately and considerately with other fee earners and support staff
To attend and participate in any meetings of the department or the firm when required
Maintain knowledge and skills in relevant practice area(s) keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law
Ensure continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs
To participate in and engage with supervision in respect of your caseload
Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems with a proactive and supportive approach to the introduction of new systems
To achieve and maintain any relevant accreditations, Law Society panel membership and other appropriate membership
To contribute to marketing/business development for the firm including identifying and facilitating internal cross selling opportunities and carrying out business development activities e.g. networking, blog writing.
A highly competitive salary (DOE) is on offer plus a range of benefits that include a bonus scheme, pension, enhanced maternity pay, sick pay, a holiday entitlement of 2732 days plus bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas and birthdays, homeworkingwith flexibility, free personal time to use as you please e.g. early finish on Fridays and work/life balance.

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