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Location/Division: Beaconsfield

ROLE PROFILE: Associate (4 years+) Fee Earner

KEY COMPETENCES

Undertake fee earning work as directed and active management of own caseload

Ensure effective financial control of all work undertaken

Aid the development of firm in line with business plan and key strategies as directed

Effective representation of client and advising appropriately on client best interests

Active marketing of Practice both internally and externally

Provide accurate and appropriate legal advice

Supervise the work of junior fee earners

Development of client base

KEY TASKS

Achieve, and aim to exceed, fee earning targets for billings and chargeable hours in line with internal procedures and time deadlines

Attendance at all internal Company meetings etc

Ensure work is completed accurately, in timely fashion and in line with established procedures

Keeping up to date with current legislation and impact on cases/legal precedence. 

Preparing for and attendance at client meetings

Preparing for and attendance at Court in support of Client’s case

Meet continuing competence Requirements

Take effective instructions from clients

Create a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork, co-operation and collaboration

Present self as positive communicator of Practice, nurturing network of contacts and referrers

Receiving referrals from other firms, clients and other professionals

Effective drafting of all written documentation to clients, solicitors and courts

Ensure compliance with all internal administration processes in line with the firm Office Manual

Ensure compliance with current Lexcel standards and requirements

Ensure compliance with SRA Code of Conduct

Participating in external meetings for marketing and networking opportunities

Maintain required CPD

Participate in legal know-how developments

Act as an ambassador of the firm

Manage own work, productivity and quality of work

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Experience of supporting junior fee earners

Strong legal and technical skills

Strong networking and business development skills

Analysis, problem solving and attention to detail

Business acumen

Strong written and spoken communication skills and active listening

Decision making and judgment

Delegation

Effective time and work management

Personal integrity

Team work and strong interpersonal skills

Technical skills appropriate to processes within the Practice

Confidentiality

Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility