Recruitment
Davis Simmonds & Donaghey Family Solicitors
Superb opportunity to join an established and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to private individuals in all aspects of Family Law.
We have a position based at our Gillingham Head office and in addition to this we have positions available at both our Canterbury and Folkestone offices.
The applicant Family Solicitor/ CiLex Lawyer will need to have a good understanding of advising on Ancillary Relief/Divorce, Domestic abuse matters and Private Law Children Act matters; as well as Care Proceedings/Adoption/Special Guardianship applications
The Candidate
- Experienced Family Solicitor or CiLex Lawyer with at least 3 years PQE or equivalent
- Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
- Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
- Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts
- Ability to handle clients in stressful and upsetting circumstances
- Ability to undertake Advocacy
- Applicants with a Law Society Children Law Panel membership would be of particular interest
The Benefits and How to Apply
- Generous Salary Package
- Bonus Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year
- Agile Working Policy
- Private Healthcare
Please apply in writing to our office manager, Jonathan Hadlow
Email: jhadlow@dsdlaw.co.uk
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DSD are looking for a Legal Secretary to be based at our Gillingham office on a full-time basis
Job description:
We are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary (Family, Matrimonial & Children Law) on a permanent basis. Commencing as soon as possible, this position offers an experienced legal secretary a friendly place to work with varied duties.
Applications will be considered If they have the following experience:
- Computer literate including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 programs and experience of case management systems (LEAP);
- Answering the telephone & greeting clients;
- Taking detailed messages via email and sending in a timely manner;
- Maintain the copier & franking machines;
- Arranging and booking appointments with clients where required;
- Assisting fee earners in creating electronic bundles;
- Taking card payments and producing requisitions;
- Organising files being sent for archiving, or being retrieved;
-Administrative and secretarial duties for the fee earners within the office, including digital dictation and transcription/audio typing;
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with clients, suppliers & visitors;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Please apply in writing to our office manager, Jonathan Hadlow
Email: jhadlow@dsdlaw.co.uk
DSD are always looking for enthusiastic legal staff with experience in Family Law and Children Law to expand our team, if you think
DSD might be where you would like to work please send your C.V. and a covering letter introducing yourself to:
