RESPONSIBILITIES

Client service

Undertaking legal work for the benefit of the clients of the firm.

Team working

Supervising the work of secretaries, trainees, paralegals and others as may from time to time be required.

Ensuring ongoing competency training including completing compliance training.
Working loyally and effectively as a member of the firm

Financial contribution

The meeting of fee earning targets both monthly and annually.
Appropriate management of debtors, including obtaining funds on account of costs and disbursements in accordance with departmental policy from time to time.

Business development

Participation in business development activities including:

Working with our BDM to develop and successfully market the department including to help create and implement business development strategies.
Writing articles for the firm and taking an active role on social media including firm and self-promotion.
Attending networking events on behalf of the firm.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Sound relevant experience required, gained within a respected Family team
Some experience of handling a varied caseload will be necessary.
Experience of managing support staff

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Excellent organisational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong academic background
Self-starting approach to tasks and projects and ability to work on own initiative
Well-developed interpersonal skills – an ability to interact with people at all levels and able to inspire confidence in customers and colleagues
Good communication skills,
Sound writing and drafting skills
Sound legal research skills
Sound interviewing and advising skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and flexibility to take on new types and complexities of work
Ability to remain calm and professionally detached in all circumstances
Ability to work as part of a team and committed to a career in this area
Flexible and proactive approach

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technological proficiency, including in use of email, word processing, ability to use an electronic case management system filing, etc.

Interested in this role? Apply without delay by sending your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] or call Sarah on 0191 567 0465 for a confidential chat.

What our clients say

We were notified at every stage in the proceedings during preparation of our Wills, and are very happy with the pleasant service and information given. Thank you.

Brian (Sunderland)

As always Alison Henry has provided a first class, professional and knowledgeable service. Thank you.

Jill (Washington)

Excellent service. Very prompt at responding to queries. Fantastic value for money for the services they provide. Can't recommend enough.

Paula (Chester-le-Street)

A superb, personal service was provided in very difficult and stressful circumstances. Timescales were adhered to in-spite of difficulties outside of anyone's control. Staff were helpful, friendly and utterly professional. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others.

Stuart (Upminister)

Closing a loved ones estate is upsetting and stressful. You took the burden from me. Thank you.

Christine (Houghton-le-Spring)

Fantastic service from a great team.

Jill (Northumberland)

Superb, efficient service.

Ellen (Leeds)

Just wanted to drop you a line to acknowledge the fantastic work Ian Cowan and Sharon Hepple did getting a purchase through in full for me during lockdown. It was done and dusted in a matter of days and both were very helpful and responsive. I look forward to working with them on future investment property purchases.

Angus (Sunderland)

Abbey dealt with the sale of my property which recently completed. She was calm, assured and highly competent throughout the process. She is a credit to the firm.

Ben (North East)

I just want to thank you and your entire team for your service. It was professional and excellent, I was always kept informed. I would not hesitate in recommending Richard Reed to anyone seeking conveyancing services.

Wendy (Sunderland)

I found Mrs Mustard extremely helpful. She put me at ease and covered everything I needed to know regarding the Will I was setting up. I was very satisfied with the way my Will was done by her. A BIG THANK YOU.

Lillian (Sunderland)

Big enough to know. Small enough to care.

Role & Person Specification: Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive – Care Proceedings

What our clients say