Job Description

Department - Family Law

Location - Ellis-Fermor and Negus, 2 Devonshire Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1BS

The post is based in Beeston with travel to Ripley office for reviews and supervision during the initial probationary


period. It could also include work in our West Bridgford or Long Eaton offices if this suited the appointed person

Hours - 35 hpw (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 1 hour lunch each day). Part time working considered.

Salary - up to 40,000 plus discretionary performance and Christmas bonuses

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

To advise on all aspects of family law, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients,
negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets
To uphold our values of Honesty, Respect and Teamwork, and work in accordance with the Solicitors
Regulation Authority (SRA) Principles and Code of Conduct
To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by
anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services

Main Duties

1 To handle a varied caseload of private family matters including:


a) Divorce


b) Financial settlements and remedies


c) Cohabitation


d) High value family matters


e) Prenuptial agreements


f) Children matters


2 To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts


3 To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm


4 To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with any marketing and training events


and initiatives


5 To help to manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with


recruitment, training etc


6 To effectively use the case management software and our financial and billing processes

General Duties

1 To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other


jobs commensurate with the level of the post.





2 To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of Ellis-Fermor and


Negus.


3 To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of Ellis-Fermor and Negus


and work within the guidelines of the GDPR.


4 To abide by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering


Policies and all other relevant policies.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA

Experience

2 years+ post qualification experience in family law


Experience of handling high-value private family matters and financial


transactions


Experience of establishing, building and sustaining professional


relationships with colleagues, clients and other contacts


Experience of managing own workload and prioritising appropriately


Track record of meeting billing targets

Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Excellent IT skills


Strong organisational, financial and administrative skills


Able to manage multiple work streams concurrently and meet tight


deadlines


Excellent team player and the ability to work on own initiative


Highly motivated, forward thinking and results focussed


Empathetic, positive and caring approach

Qualifications and

Qualified solicitor (SRA registered) or Chartered Legal Executive (Member of

Other

CILEX)


Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering responsibilities and GDPR


requirements


Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks including credit


check, identity check, DBS etc


Sympathetic to our ethos and heritage

Line Manager -

Head of Department