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Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management

EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR OR LEGAL EXECUTIVE - LINCOLNSHIRE

Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, 60069

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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.

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