Job Reference - GB05
Overview of the Vacancy
We are looking to recruit a Solicitor to undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department; to meet fee earning and other KPI targets; to ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the current published Business Plan; to provide advice to clients on all areas of corporate and commercial law; and to work effectively with other departments.
Job Description
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To assist the department as a whole in meeting its fee earning targets by providing help regarding advice and assistance to clients of the department as well as other departments of the firm.
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Conduct of matters on behalf of clients.
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Demonstrates consistent willingness to become involved in activities of the firm outside of those of normal working hours.
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Is developing a client/referrer base.
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Appreciates and identifies opportunities to refer work to other departments.
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Recognises the importance of practice development and marketing and shows consistent willingness to become involved with some supervision/guidance.
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Financial control with particular regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
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To utilise the skills of any department Trainee and to assist with the Trainee’s training.
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Travelling to client meetings both in and outside the UK when required.
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Promoting good file management.
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Ability to work self-sufficiently without non fee-earner support.
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To ensure compliance with regulatory procedures.
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To maintain and improve professional knowledge base including attainment of annual CPD points.
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To assist during the absence of other fee earners.
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To work effectively with other departments.
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To develop own specalist areas of work.
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To maintain and improve client care, including the provision of in-house training to clients.
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Undertake other duties as from time to time required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A good honours degree followed by LPC, training contract and PSC / or a good honours degree with CILEX to Fellow level, LPC and PSC and admitted by SRA as a solicitor.
Essential personal qualities and attributes
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Satisfactory level of competence in the chosen area of law and practice (and a sufficient understanding and awareness of all relevant areas of law as appropriate), but recognises the need to develop and learn.
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Achieves targets set in respect of chargeable hours, fees, recovery rate, lock-up and non-chargeable time
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Is developing a client/referrer base.
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Appreciates and identifies opportunities to refer work to other departments.
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Demonstrates a consistent willingness to become involved in activities of the firm outside of those of normal work.
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Recognises importance of practice development and willingness to become involved.
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Demonstrates a clear understanding of, and alignment with, the values of the firm.
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Demonstrates a high level of courtesy and respect in dealing with all colleagues, including Central Management, Finance, IT, HR and Marketing and clients/key business introducers, etc.
Essential skills, knowledge and abilities (Competencies)
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Sound training.
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Well developed interpersonal, social and communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure.
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Computer literate with an ability to develop its use in own functional area.
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Enthusiasm and commitment.
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A sound knowledge of your responsibilities as a Solicitor including in the following areas:
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Rules and principles of professional conduct.
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Client care.
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Conflicts of interest.
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Confidentiality.
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Relations with third parties.
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Relations with other solicitors.
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Regulatory and compliance procedures.
Desirable skills, knowledge and abilities (Competencies)
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Prior knowledge of Evolution or other office management systems.
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Prior knowledge of Lexcel requirements.
If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@twmsolicitors.com
TWM Solicitors (www.twmsolicitors.com) is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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