Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management
EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR OR LEGAL EXECUTIVE - LINCOLNSHIRE
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, 60069
EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR OR LEGAL EXECUTIVE - LINCOLNSHIRE
We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are one of the oldest law firms in the UK.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary exchange pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
The Role We have an excellent opportunity to join our forward looking family team. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of family/matrimonial law, to include, but not limited to, the following:
Divorce and separation
Financial matters/proceedings following divorce and separation
Private law Children Matters
Pre‑marital and post‑marital agreements
Cohabitation agreements, separation agreements
In addition, you will work with the central Marketing Department to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the company, building relationships and a client base.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
To provide an ongoing and excellent service to existing clients
To work with Partners and Fee Earners to develop new business
Develop and enhance the Family department
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.15 pm (36.25)
Location: Flexible
Salary: Competitive
Essential Person Specification Desirable Qualifications Qualified, Experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive.
Knowledge Experienced in all mainstream family matters to include Divorce, Private Law Children Matters and Financial Proceedings. Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems. Experience with Agricultural clients, clients with companies and/or business interests.
Skills
Ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload
Strong planning and organisational skills
Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors’ Account Rules
Commercially astute and up to date with all family/matrimonial matters including the use of mediation and collaboration
Marketing and business development
Presentation and public speaking skills
Experience of conducting own advocacy
Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels
Desire to provide a high quality service
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
Excellent written and numeracy skills
Attributes
Proactive and positive attitude
Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines
High level of integrity and empathy
Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude
A client following
APPLY NOW Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: hr@chattertons.com
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please refer to our privacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
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Benefits
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary exchange pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
The Role We have an excellent opportunity to join our forward looking family team. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of family/matrimonial law, to include, but not limited to, the following:
Divorce and separation
Financial matters/proceedings following divorce and separation
Private law Children Matters
Pre‑marital and post‑marital agreements
Cohabitation agreements, separation agreements
In addition, you will work with the central Marketing Department to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the company, building relationships and a client base.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
To provide an ongoing and excellent service to existing clients
To work with Partners and Fee Earners to develop new business
Develop and enhance the Family department
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.15 pm (36.25)
Location: Flexible
Salary: Competitive
Essential Person Specification Desirable Qualifications Qualified, Experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive.
Knowledge Experienced in all mainstream family matters to include Divorce, Private Law Children Matters and Financial Proceedings. Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems. Experience with Agricultural clients, clients with companies and/or business interests.
Skills
Ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload
Strong planning and organisational skills
Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors’ Account Rules
Commercially astute and up to date with all family/matrimonial matters including the use of mediation and collaboration
Marketing and business development
Presentation and public speaking skills
Experience of conducting own advocacy
Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels
Desire to provide a high quality service
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
Excellent written and numeracy skills
Attributes
Proactive and positive attitude
Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines
High level of integrity and empathy
Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude
A client following
APPLY NOW Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: hr@chattertons.com
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please refer to our privacy policy for information regarding how your personal data is processed.
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