Job Title: Qualified Solicitor
Location: Ilkeston
Accountable to: Managing Partner
Responsible for: Trainee Solicitors, Paralegal and Administrative team
Salary: Up to £45k
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Type: Fulltime – Permanent – Office Based (Potential for Hybrid)
We are looking for Qualified Conveyancing and Private Client Solicitors to join a growing firm based in the Ilkeston area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Solicitor with a few years of PQE and leadership experience under their belt. You will be responsible for delivering agreed departmental business plans and targets, ensuring transactions are performed professionally and compliant with the SRA code of practice to further enhance the firm’s reputation of exceptional, high quality service.
Responsibilities of a Qualified Solicitor:
Departmental Management:
Supporting the management of the department on a day-to-day basis
Communicating the business plan with the team, ensuring that they understand what is required, targets and their individual contributions
Performance management of team – Quality and Quantity of work etc.
Supervising and delegating to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as required.
Weekly review of matters meetings with the designated Director
Hold monthly meetings in order to review and update on progress to-date
Administrative duties include but aren’t limited to; Completion of time sheets, reviewing files and sign off for archive, as well as reviewing attendance, time keeping and holiday requests, annual appraisals and PDP’s
Ensuring Compliance with SRA code of Practice
Fee Earning:
Identifying and developing new revenue streams
Meeting and interviewing clients to establish the firms suitability to provide necessary advice and services
Advising Clients on the law and legal issues related to their case, whilst taking client’s instructions
Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives, supervising the implementation of these agreements and checking all documentation prior to signing.
Taking Referrals from clients and referring them to the appropriate departmental heads when required
Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law
Drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s needs
Analysis and research documents and case law ensuring accuracy
Correspondence with both clients and opposing solicitors
Accepting referrals from other firms when they do not have a specialist practitioner available or a conflict of interest has arisen.
Requirements of a Qualified Solicitor:
Qualified Solicitor with several years of post-qualification experience in conveyancing or private client is a must.
Proven track record in the delivery and attainment of targets both individually and as a wider group
Evidence of previous Team Management experience
Knowledge of Case management software and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate responsibly and fairly
Ability to work independently whilst demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in decision-making.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with both clients and colleagues.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilst planning and prioritising and coping with conflicting demands
Demonstrated ability to network effectively to develop and expand the private client department.
Benefits:
Workplace Pension Scheme
Holiday entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
Free Parking
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Staff social events
Quarterly Extra Mile Awards with £500 prize money!
Apply to this Qualified Solicitor role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role or have any further questions, please contact Lucy on our Commercial team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you may need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.
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