Head of Department- Private Client Solicitor
Head of Department- Private Client Solicitor Recruiter Akton Recruitment Location England, West Midlands, Solihull Salary GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum Posted 07 Nov 2018 Closes 05 Dec 2018 Ref RL28 Contact Ryan Lee Job Title Solicitor Practice Area Private Client PQE Level 5-7 Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time - To ensure client communication and contact is regular, timely and sufficient for the clients requirements - To participate as a member of the firm in client development activity and to promote the firm - To produce the work to the required standard of professionals to encourage referrals and repeat business Legal Advice - To keep up to date with developments in the law, taking responsibility for self development and ensuring CPD is observed - To apply the law effectively to client problems - To meet with all requirements of the Law Society regulations for professional conduct and comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules Billing & Time Recording - To ensure the firms procedures for the department are followed when recording time and managing the billing process - To meet set targets File Management - To ensure adequate file reviews are carried out in accordance with firms guidelines and compliance with SRA regulations - To manage work in accordance with the firms set procedures and quality standards - To ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation - To progress work efficiently and effectively Management & Supervision - To develop less experienced staff to their full potential - To manage and supervise staff within the department to produce the best service for the client - To be aware of circumstances which may give rise to money laundering, fraud and cross selling - To manage his/her relationships within the firm to contribute to a positive working environment for everyone - To act as Line Manager to fee earners and support staff and carry out appraisals of such staff - Play an active part in the development of the firms Business Plan - Member of the Management Team ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - To develop the department in line with the business plan SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - To have achieved at least 3 years PQE and to have a sense of loyalty to the firm and its Partners - A current Practising Certificate - Excellent communication skills - Smart appearance, courteous, helpful, and well mannered - Delegation and supervision skills Share * Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Google+ Similar jobs * Head of Department- Private Client Solicitor + England, West Midlands, Solihull + GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum + Akton Recruitment * Private Client Solicitor + England, West Midlands, Birmingham + GBP40000 - GBP65000 per annum + Austen Lloyd Limited * Private Client + Birmingham + Highly Competitive + Austen Lloyd Limited To have achieved at least 3 years PQE and to have a sense of loyalty to the firm and its Partners - A current Practising Certificate - Excellent communication skills - Smart appearance, courteous, helpful, and well mannered - Delegation and supervision skills