Dispute Resolution Family Associate
Austen Lloyd ·
Job Reference: VC 51098_1672131614Region: Greater LondonType: PermanentRecruiter: N/AResponsibilities and
duties
To participate and contribute to the Family team to ensure an effective working environment, supporting other Associates and Partners on more complex matters as appropriateAttend the internal training programme and other relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date.
Maintain awareness of the relevant legal markets specifically relating to Family work. To promote the vision and culture of the Firm. Work as part of the Family team dealing with, but not limited to national and international matters: divorce; financial disputes; matrimonial arbitration/mediation; pre-nuptial agreements; child arrangement agreements; child abduction etc.
Any other legal work, as requested by the senior fee-earners in the group. To be responsible for ensuring achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements. Maintaining accurate data on case manager and the firm's intranet.
To monitor own performance in relation to the number of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, time recording and to take appropriate action to ensure targets are met. Scope all matters appropriately, including use of budget templates, delivering work on time and on budget and understand the necessity of streamlining and efficiency in delivering a cost effective service to clients on all matters.
To assist with marketing and business development initiatives such as writing for e-newsletters and/or attending seminars. If this is of interest, please do not hesitate to contact Vaida Cesnaite on 0117 3705 1760, at vaida@austenlloyd.co.uk, reference VC 51098