Solicitor
On-siteDurham, North Carolina, United States
Durham, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull Time
Full Time
Job Summary
Manage a caseload of private family matters including divorce, financial remedy, private law children cases, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. Advise clients on a wide array of family matters while maintaining high standards in accuracy and quality. Work to strict deadlines and client protocols as a competent practitioner and advocate. Manage client expectations and relationships with a focus on excellence in client care. Contribute to business development activities and networking to win new client business.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience in family law
- Experience managing a varied family law caseload, including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters, cohabitation disputes, pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Technical knowledge of family law and current legislation, with the ability to provide practical, client-focused advice
- Around 1 year + PQE
- Ability to advise and support clients on a wide array of family matters including Divorce, Financial Remedy and Private Law Children Act cases
- Responsible for a caseload of private family matters including: Divorce and Dissolution of civil partnerships, Financial remedy, Financial provision for children and separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, Child arrangements
- Ability to manage client expectations and relationships
- Conscientious, hardworking, with developed critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality
- A competent practitioner and advocate
- A focus on Excellence, particularly regarding Client Care
- Proficient file management and compliance hygiene
- A proven team player with the ability to work as part of a team
- Proven commitment to winning new client business through referral and business development activities
- A willingness to contribute to networking, business development, and raising the profile of the Family team within the local community
- Must be able to travel and work from other offices from time to time
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally will be 1 year + PQE
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