Position: Solicitor Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum Dependant on experience Job type: Permanent, full time, office based.
Start date: Immediate/ASAP Collins Solicitors is an award winning, multi-service solicitors firm based in Central Watford.
We are seeking a Solicitor with strong experience in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence to join the team.
This role will be responsible for maximising departmental profitability whilst maintaining client care standards.
Tasks will include: Ensure the confidentiality and security of all Firm and client documentation and/or information Ensure that the client is regularly updated as to the current situation of the client's matter Take instructions from clients on all litigation matters on behalf of the Firm and subsequently to assume responsibility for such work undertaken Deal with all telephone enquiries from clients as to our charges and other costs in respect of litigation matters Manage own caseload From time to time to appropriately delegate Litigation work to Trainee Solicitors and other junior staff employed by the firm, supervising such work given and generally providing sufficient experience in such matters to satisfy Trainee's Training Record Greet clients in a professional and pleasant manner and ensure that they are accompanied at all times whilst on the premises Maintain clear and precise communications between yourself and other members of staff at all times Develop, support, and control 'support staff' to ensure they possess the skills essential for the continued efficiency and success of the Firm, encouraging a sense of team spirit necessary for future growth and expansion Issue the client care documents at the relevant time Ensure that continuing contact is maintained with the client even if a matter is going through a period of inactivity for a justified reason Deal with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and clients effectively and efficiently, ensuring that all client complaints are dealt with professionally and promptly Ensure all stock, equipment and machinery used is maintained in a safe and secure manner and any faults reported immediately Ensure quality of work produced by 'support staff' is to the highest standard and right first time Understand the obligations relating to client accounts and ensure that preparation and service of bills comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules Take all necessary steps as directed by any relevant partner to follow the procedures of the Firm for payment for work undertaken and to press for payment of any outstanding relevant accounts Responsible for ensuring that client and matter in-put documents are completed in line with procedures laid down With the support of a Paralegal, maintain files in a neat and orderly state and ensure that each file is reviewed at least once every two month period unless there is a valid reason marked on the file for not so doing Take positive steps to ensure that existing clients are aware of the various types of legal work carried on by the Firm Ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations are maintained while following the correct code of professional conduct Maintain time recording on clients matters on a daily basis in accordance with the firm's procedures Adhere to the Law Society's client care directive and to the Firm's own policies as set out in the publications of this Firm Be active in ensuring that your training and continuing competence requirements remain up to date and comply with the relevant Training Requirements of the Law Society and/or SRA Experience required: This is an office-based role, and the successful candidate must be able to commute to Watford Junction, Herts on a daily basis Qualified solicitor with strong experience, ideally 4-8 years in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Contribute to the firm's business development efforts by fostering and maintaining strong client relationships Committed team player who adapts well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Firm and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required Our standard business hours are Mon – Fri 9.15-17.30.
Applications: Please attach your CV together with a covering letter and apply below.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so apply now to be considered for this Solicitor position.
For more information on our company please visit www.collinslaw.co.uk Collins Solicitors is a signatory of the Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter.
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