Family Solicitor (Fee Earner) / Head of Department

My client is looking for a Family Fee Earner/ Head of Department which will be responsible for managing a full caseload of family fee-earning work, while building and maintaining excellent client relationships and working effectively as part of a team.

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Main Accountabilities

• Manage all aspects of privately funded family matters, including divorce, cohabitation, financial matters and private children matters, in accordance with relevant procedures, quality standards and high standards of client care and professionalism.
• Achieve agreed levels of billing, time recording, aged debt and other key performance indicators.
• Progress all client work in a timely and accurate manner, keeping clients regularly informed of progress and costs.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all documentation and client information, including effective use of the case management system.
• Take responsibility for credit control on own matters, with guidance and support from the Accounts team.
• Supervise and support legal assistants through regular communication and review meetings, focusing on performance, development and wellbeing.
• Participate in departmental meetings, raising relevant matters for discussion and contributing positively and constructively.