We are now looking for Supervising Solicitors who is on the Mental Health Panel or shortly to be Accredited to join our expanding organisation. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop your own team of fee earners along with managing your own caseload.
The Role
Responsible for Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Assistants.
Successfully manage your own caseload.
Ensure your teams professional knowledge and level of competence are being measured and developed continuously identifying any training needs.
Undertake own advocacy and representation of the clients in court.
Fully instruct counsel, agents and experts when required.
Ensure all court orders are read and actioned accordingly.
Provide clear and comprehensive advice to clients and progress their cases to conclusion
Benefits
Hybrid working 2 days office 3 days home 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday.
We offer a competitive salary flexible working conditions, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are passionate about working in the legal field and helping clients navigate the complexities of mental health law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Person Specification
For more information please contact Seema Dosaj 0203 325 7415 | info@berrislaw.co.uk
We are now looking for Supervising Solicitors who are either Children Panel or Family Panel Accredited to join our expanding organisation. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop your own team of fee earners along with managing your own caseload.
The Role
Responsible for a team of Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Assistants.
Successfully manage your own caseload.
Ensure your teams professional knowledge and level of competence are being measured and developed continuously identifying any training needs.
Undertake own advocacy and representation of the clients in court.
Fully instruct counsel, agents and experts when required.
Ensure all court orders are read and actioned accordingly.
Provide clear and comprehensive advice to clients and progress their cases to conclusion
Benefits
Hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days home 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday.
We offer a competitive salary along with flexible working conditions, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about working in the legal field and helping families navigate the complexities of childcare law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Person Specification
For more information please contact Seema Dosaj 0203 325 7415 | info@berrislaw.co.uk
Paralegal sought to assist partner in crime court department – duties will include case preparation, attending on clients (whether in the office, prison, hospital or other such place as required), assisting fee earners with their case management and other duties as required. Competitive salary
Please email with CV to info@berrislaw.co.uk
Paralegal sought to assist partner in mental health law department – duties will include case preparation, attending on clients (whether in hospital, office, prison or other such place as required), assisting fee earners with their case management and other duties as required. Competitive salary
Please email with CV to info@berrislaw.co.uk
Job description
We are a Legal 500 firm seeking dynamic, commercially minded qualified Criminal Duty Solicitors to join our Hammersmith office in London. Consultancy and employed positions are available.
The firm undertakes legal aid cases and represent clients that are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation.
The Role
To provide high quality legal advice, assistance and advocacy for clients of the firm and contribute to maintaining high standards of client care.
Key Tasks
• Taking client instructions and providing legal advice and assistance.
• Managing a caseload of client matters in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual.
• SRA Code, LAA Contract and SQM requirements.
• Undertaking advocacy at Court.
• Dealing with existing and new client enquiries.
• Undertaking legal research and maintaining legal knowledge through training in accordance with professional training requirements.
• Casework and File Management responsibilities as defined in the Quality Manual.
• Financial management and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules via Finance Manual.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Maintaining compliant Duty Solicitor status.
• Attending out of hours Police Station call outs and Saturday/Bank Holiday Courts as required.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.
Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable advocate
• Strong written communicator
• Good negotiator
• Good time management
• Organisational and compliance skills
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary flexible working conditions, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are passionate about working in the legal field and helping clients navigate the complexities of criminal law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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