JOB DESCRIPTION

							                                                                                                  Associate Solicitor
                                                                                                         Job Description

Reporting to:       Partner

                    The key responsibility of an Associate Solicitor is to advise clients on all aspects of specific area of
                    law and to contribute to the management of the specific department working under their own
                    initiative in all aspects law and able to supervise, train, and manage others within the department.
                    This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities given below.


Main Responsibilities

                    1.   Ensure Clients are regularly updated and advised at appropriate points

                    2.   Process matters effectively and in a timely manner

                    3.   Maintain an adequate filing system

                    4.   Undertake regular housekeeping in respect of files to ensure billing is up to date, WIP is accurate
                         and prompt closure of files takes place

                    5.   Managing client ledgers and compliance with the solicitor’s accounting rules

                    6.   Respond efficiently and promptly to queries and correspondence

                    7.   Meet all Statutory and Case Law deadlines

                    8.   Accurately record time on client files and meet the firm’s costs/time targets

                    9.   Liaise with barristers and other experts as necessary

                    10. Ensure all work is checked and adequately supervised and post/other documents are approved
                        before being sent out of the office

                    11. Attend court/conferences as required by the department and other fee earners within the office
                        as necessary

                    12. Undertake regular housekeeping in respect of files to ensure prompt closure of files takes place

                    13. Build relationships with clients and internal contacts on behalf of the team and attend
                        networking events as required

                    14. Supervise and delegate tasks to the Legal Secretary

                    15. Comply with the firm’s requirement for all files to be regularly reviewed by the fee earner and
                        supervisors as necessary

                    16. Undertake regular professional training as required by the Law Society and secure membership of
                        relevant panels and retain the same. Also undertake any additional training as required by the
                        firm (for example IT training)


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                    17. Process and handle client’s complaints as necessary in accordance with procedure

                    18. Delegate work as considered appropriate and report to supervising partners and the partnership
                        generally

                    19. Attend all departmental meetings within the office and Inter office meetings from time to time

                    20. Cascade information/training received to benefit other members of the Team and ensure
                        continuity of work practices and procedures


(The job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. Bridge McFarland reserves the right to
change the job description if business requires it)




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                                                                                                 Person Specification

Essential Skills and Qualifications

                        Fully qualified Solicitor, admitted to the Law Society
                        Have previous fee earning experience
                        Have a high level of confidentiality
                        Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate workload
                        Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to explain legal matters clearly

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

                        Be able to demonstrate good IT skills

Personal Attributes

                        Possess analytical and problem solving skills
                        Be reliable and diligent with good attention to detail
                        Good interpersonal skills
                        A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment




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