Assistant Solicitor

Our client is seeking an Assistant Solicitor to work in the Child Care Department at Lincoln, in order to provide a high quality legal service to our clients. our client has top tier rankings in Legal 500.

KEY TASKS / JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* To be a fee earner in the Child Care department at the Lincoln office
* To deal with the caseload commercially and competently by attaching particular attention to effective time recording and profit cost consideration
* To see clients and advise them appropriately
* To support franchise and other quality procedures and ensure the requirements are adhered to
* To ensure that proper records are maintained in the diary and all key dates on case work are kept up to date.
* To undertake a monthly review of all files
* To attend regular Department meetings

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

* Good working knowledge of private and public Child Care law procedures
* A sound working knowledge of the Legal Aid scheme
* An ability to identify potentially difficult areas and to seek advice from senior members of the team
* An ability to deal with clients and sensitive situations
* A good working knowledge of the principals required to cost files and prepare bills

For further information regarding this role, please contact Amy at Apple Personnel.