Our clients is looking to recruit a Solicitor for the Housing department of their firm in Cheshire.
Ensuring that all funding options for a case are fully researched and the most effective method of funding utilised.
Provide legal services to clients whilst maintaining standards associated with the Law Society and SRA rules, Lexcel quality/practice management standards, Legal aid franchising requirements and worktype/office procedures.
Ensuring that disbursements and debtors in the case load are managed in order to reduce the financial exposure of the Firm.
Compliance with Client Care and Complaints Procedures in order to minimize the risk of negligence and comply with Law Society Rules.
Report any potential errors/negligence matters to the work type managing partner as soon as the risk is apparent.
Delegate effectively and efficiently, ensuring that work on the file is carried out at the right level, thus maximizing profitability and assisting in the development of other staff.
Actively seek opportunities to cross refer work within the Firm and to carry out cross referrals at the earliest possible time.